Lasting Power of Attorney..
What happens if you are unable to make decisions for yourself?
If you were unable to make decisions for yourself, would you rather have your family handle your affairs—or a stranger from the Local Authority? If your answer is family, then you need to act now by setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).
An LPA is a powerful legal safeguard, ensuring that the people you trust most can make crucial decisions on your behalf if you ever lose the ability to do so. But without one in place, the choice may be out of your hands.
Don’t leave your future to chance—secure your LPA today and make sure your wishes are protected!
A Property & Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney allows the people you choose (your Attorneys) to step in and manage your finances if you’re unable to. This includes paying bills, running bank accounts, managing investments, dealing with benefits, and even selling property on your behalf. Everything continues smoothly, without delays or disruption.
A Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney covers the decisions that matter most if you can’t speak for yourself. It gives your Attorney(s) the legal authority to decide where you live, what care you receive, and — if you choose to include it — whether life-sustaining treatment should be given or withheld.
Together, these LPAs ensure the right decisions are made by the right people, at the right time — with clarity, control, and no uncertainty.
Once mental capacity is lost, it’s too late to put a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place. At that point, no matter your intentions, the option is gone. Loss of capacity doesn’t only come from illness — it can happen suddenly through an accident, or gradually as part of ageing.
Without an LPA, your loved ones are left with only one option: applying to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship Order. This process is slow, costly, and stressful, and decisions are made under court supervision rather than by people you chose in advance.
An LPA avoids all of this. It puts control in the right hands before it’s needed — so if the unexpected happens, everything is already in place.
You may already have spoken to your loved ones about what you would want if the unexpected happened — decisions about medical treatment, medication, or long-term care. But without a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place, those conversations carry no legal authority. In that situation, decisions about your health and welfare would be made by a doctor or the Local Authority — not by the people you trust most.
The same risk applies to your finances. Without an LPA, your bank accounts and investments can be frozen. Even joint accounts may be affected. Standing orders and direct debits in your name could be stopped, leaving everyday bills unpaid at exactly the wrong time.
An LPA removes that uncertainty. It ensures the right people can act immediately, follow your wishes, and manage your affairs smoothly — without delay, confusion, or loss of control — even when you’re unable to do so yourself.
Without a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), the Court of Protection decides who manages your affairs — not you. And there’s no guarantee their choice will align with your wishes.
Securing a Deputyship Order through the court is slow, often taking up to 10 months, particularly in complex situations. During this time, your assets can be frozen, creating unnecessary stress and financial pressure on your loved ones.
It’s also expensive. Court and solicitor fees can easily exceed £4,000, plus an annual fee of around £500. Once a Deputy is appointed, they face strict oversight: annual accounts must be submitted for Court approval, every expenditure formally recorded, and occasional visits from a Court Visitor are required. Every request for funds must be approved in writing.
An LPA avoids all of this — giving your chosen people immediate, legal authority to manage your affairs exactly as you want, without months of delay, excessive costs, or court interference.
How does it work?
Before an LPA Can Be Used, It Must Be Registered
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is not valid until it’s registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).
The OPG charges a mandatory £92 registration fee per LPA. If we handle the registration for you (which most clients choose), we simply collect this fee and submit it on your behalf — no chasing, no errors, no delays.
You May Pay Less (Or Nothing at All)
Some clients pay nothing to register their LPA.
If you receive certain means-tested benefits, you may qualify for a full exemption. Others may be entitled to a 50% reduction based on income or Universal Credit. We’ll tell you upfront if you’re eligible and help you claim any reduction available to you.
Our Fee — Simple, Fixed, and Transparent
Our fixed fee for preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney is £360 per document.
In some cases, this fee can be reduced by up to 50% — and we’ll apply any reduction you qualify for automatically.
What’s Not Included (No Surprises)
The £360 fee does not include:
The OPG registration fee (£92 per LPA)
The OPG fee for certified copies (currently £35 each)
Why Clients Choose Jackson Giles
Most DIY LPAs are rejected or delayed due to avoidable mistakes — costing time, money, and stress.
We make sure everything is done once, done properly, and accepted first time, so your LPA is ready when it’s needed most.
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