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Consider a Lasting Power of Attorney for trusted decision-making if you’re unable to
A Lasting Power of Attorney ensures that trusted individuals can make important decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so.
Why choose Eric Robinson Solicitors?
- Experienced in will writing across England and Wales
- Fully authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
- We specialise in writing new Wills and amending existing ones
- Operate on a fixed fee basis so there are no hidden costs
Lasting Powers of Attorney Cost
| Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) | Cost | VAT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single LPA | |||
| LPA for Financial Decisions OR Health & Care Decisions | £495.00 | £99.00 | £594.00 |
| LPA for Financial Decisions AND Health & Care Decisions | £795.00 | £159.00 | £954.00 |
| LPA for Financial Decisions for Business Owners (from) | £795.00 | £159.00 | £954.00 |
| Double (Mirror) LPAs | |||
| LPA for Financial Decisions OR Health & Care Decisions (mirror) | £795.00 | £159.00 | £954.00 |
| LPA for Financial Decisions AND Health & Care Decisions (mirror) | £1,195.00 | £239.00 | £1,434.00 |
Other fixed fees:
| Other Fixed fees | Cost | VAT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Powers of Attorney | £495.00 | £99.00 | £594.00 |
| Registration of existing Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) | £750.00 | £150.00 | £900.00 |
| Registration of existing unregistered LPA | £495.00 | £99.00 | £594.00 |
| Office of the Public Guardian Fee on registration (price per document, unless eligible for fee remission or exemption) | £92.00 | N/A | £92.00 |
| Certification (price per document drafted by Eric Robinson Solicitors) | £25.00 | £5.00 | £30.00 |
Powers of Attorney FAQs
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
None of us like to think that, at some point in our lives, we may become unable to make decisions about ourselves, for ourselves. But unfortunately, sometimes that is the reality.
An LPA is a legal document which can be put in place now, appointing someone (an “attorney”) to look after your finances and your welfare should you begin to lack the mental capacity to do so. You might not need to call on the LPA, but it can be reassuring to know that it is there.
Must I appoint family members to be my Attorney?
It may go against the grain, but don’t assume that family members will always be the ones to step in when things become difficult for you.
If you don’t make an LPA there is no guarantee that, if you become mentally incapable in the future, your family or those close to you would be able to make decisions about your assets or future care. The Court of Protection would decide what should happen if there was a conflict.
Are there different types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
There are two. The first covers property and financial affairs. Your appointed Attorney or Attorneys can make a range of decisions about your home, your income and your assets. Should you sell your property? Are your tax affairs in order? Are you claiming the right benefits? These are all things which can be looked after on your behalf.
The second type of LPA is to do with your health and care decisions. An Attorney can decide where you should live, they can give consent for or refuse medical treatment on your behalf, and they will consider your day-to-day care including diet and dress.
Who should I appoint to be my Attorney?
The Attorney is given a great deal of power over some of the most important decisions about you. Appoint someone you can trust to act in your best interests and to follow the principals and procedures associated with the role of attorney. It helps if that person already has some understanding of what they may be required to do.
You may wish to appoint a family member or somebody who is close to you. If you don’t feel that you know anyone suitable, then it is a good idea to appoint an experienced professional. The Partners at Eric Robinson Solicitors would be more than happy to act on your behalf in those circumstances for property and financial LPAs.
Can I appoint more than one Attorney?
You can appoint more than one Attorney. It is worth thinking carefully about the detail of this; do you want them to act jointly or jointly and severally, or jointly in some circumstances and severally in others? If you appoint your Attorneys to act jointly, then it means they have to act together in all decisions. If you appoint them jointly and severally then they can act alone or together in those decisions and therefore the decision-making can be more flexible.
It is also possible to appoint a substitute Attorney to cover situations where an Attorney dies or refuses to act.
You can also add restrictions or guidance so your attorneys are clear about your wishes (i.e. your care, where you live etc) in case you are unable to tell them yourself. Whereas if you do not make an LPA, the Deputy under a Deputyship Order may not know what you would have wanted.
Do I need independent advice when entering into a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
An LPA cannot come into being until an independent third party signs a certificate confirming that they have explained the purpose and scope of the LPA to you. There must have been no undue pressure or force involved in the decision to make the LPA, and the Certificate Provider also has to confirm that there is no other reason why the LPA ought not to be created.
Specialist lawyers at Eric Robinson Solicitors can act as your Certificate Provider.
Is it a good idea to activate your Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) straightaway?
The LPA must be registered with the office of the public guardian before it can be used. Once registered, the LPA is active.
The property and financial affairs LPA can be used whilst you still have mental capacity (unless it is specified that it cannot). But a health and care decisions LPA can be only used when you no longer have capacity. The registration process can take approximately three months and so most people prefer to make and register their LPA immediately. It means that if they lose their mental capacity, they don’t have to wait for the document to be formalised and activated.
Eric Robinson Solicitors will be able to deal with the registration on your behalf.
Is it sensible to have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
There may be nothing wrong with your mental health now. Sadly, that could change.
Making an LPA is money well spent because the alternative is expensive and time consuming. If you become mentally incapable and no attorney has been appointed, relatives or some interested parties would have to apply to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship Order. That means asking the Court to appoint a “Deputy” to make decisions on your behalf. The application requires a doctor’s certificate, a mass of paperwork and a court hearing.
If you make an LPA while you have mental capacity then you are ensuring that full provision is made for the future.
How much does a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) cost?
The cost of a Lasting Power of Attorney depends on whether you wish to make a property and financial affairs Lasting Power of Attorney or a health and care decisions Lasting Power of Attorney or both. If you wish to register the Lasting Power of Attorney immediately then a fee is payable to the office of the public guardian.
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At Eric Robinson Solicitors our expert team of lawyers can:
- Advise you in respect of all aspects of Enduring Powers of Attorney including when they may be used and whether they are valid.
- Deal on your behalf with the registration of an Enduring Powers of Attorney at the office of the public guardian.
- Assist you with the process of advising the maker of the Enduring Power of Attorney, family members and other appointed Attorneys of an application to register at the office of the public guardian.
- Where your primary aim is to appoint someone to manage your health and welfare we can prepare a Lasting Power of Attorney
What will be the cost of registering an existing Enduring Power of Attorney?
| Our Fixed fees | Cost | VAT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Power of Attorney | £495.00 | £99.00 | £594.00 |
| Registration of existing Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) | £750.00 | £150.00 | £900.00 |
| Registration of existing unregistered LPA | £495.00 | £99.00 | £594.00 |
| Office of the Public Guardian Fee on registration (price per document, unless eligible for fee remission or exemption) | £92.00 | N/A | £92.00 |
| Certification (price per document drafted by Eric Robinson Solicitors) | £25.00 | £5.00 | £30.00 |
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I contacted Kristen Wood to arrange an appointment in March to talk about my late husbands estate. Kristen had previously handled my father in laws estate in 2021 and we were very pleased with the service received. My husbands estate was quite straightforward and Kristen provided me with an effective way to pursue probate. I received the same great service as before and all was completed at the beginning of May. I would not hesitate to use Eric Robinson again in the future. From start to finish Kristen was professional whilst being sympathetic to my current situation. There would be no hesitation in recommending the Chandlers Ford office simply because the staff and service are first class.
Sale of my flat
Emma helped with the process of selling my flat, it wasn’t the most smoothest of sales (external issues) but she worked hard to get all completed. Emma was great at communicating throughout the process, and supporting and helping me with sale. Thankyou Emma.
Fantastic communication – a smooth and stress-free experience!
We couldn’t be happier with the service we received from Eric Robinson Solicitors. Hazzra Huxford and Sylvia Garcia were both fantastic working on the sale of our property and onward purchase. We exchanged contracts just 6.5 weeks after offers were accepted! The whole experience was smooth and stress free, with the best communication and continuous regular updates we’ve experienced working with a conveyancing solicitor. We would highly recommend Eric Robinson Solicitors.
Eric Robinson Solicitors, solid choice.
Eric Robinson Solicitors has a solid reputation for providing efficient and competent legal services, without inflated pricing. We favoured them when choosing a conveyancing solicitor for the sale of our property and purchase of a new home. Miya Smith at the Winchester office guided us through the process efficiently and with great care, bringing a laser like focus and dealing promptly with a range of issues. We decided not to proceed with one property following the survey and switched to another. The change of direction was accommodated smoothly and between the two properties a wide range of issues were highlighted to us, together with clear options and recommendations. One property had land attached and the services of a commercial land specialist were available when required. We felt well informed about the issues revealed and able to proceed with our eyes open. We are now in our new home and grateful for the very professional service provided. Our particular thanks go to Miya who enhances Eric Robinson’s reputation. Highly recommended.
Chantelle Bennett was my solicitor for…
Chantelle Bennett was my solicitor for the sale of our house and for the purchase of our new house, I found her and her colleague ( Megan ) to be extremely professional, pleasant , helpful and aslo kind 🙂 would highly recommend and would definitely use for anything I need in the future, Thank you Both , Jerry
Great service
Great service from start to finish. We used Miya at Eric Robinson to carry out the services of the sale of our house she/they provided a competitive quote and reassurance, Miya kept in contact with regular updates and some good advice and guidance along the way with selling our first house. I would highly recommend them and Miya’s services! Thanks again!!
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