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How to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA): starting an application online, choosing an attorney, certifying a copy, changing an LPA.
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the…
You can choose one or more people to be your attorney. If you appoint more…
You can make a lasting power of attorney (LPA) online or using paper…
When you’ve made your lasting power of attorney (LPA), you need to…
You can confirm that a copy of your registered lasting power of attorney…
You (if you still have mental capacity) or one of your attorneys must tell…
You can ask the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) to remove an attorney…
You can end your lasting power of attorney (LPA) yourself - if you have…
Share a summary of a lasting power of attorney (LPA) with an organisation, add an LPA summary, generate access codes and keep track of which organisations can view an LPA summary.
Download the forms and guidance to make and register a lasting power of attorney (LPA).
How to use this guide This guide gives you information about making and…
Check a summary of a lasting power of attorney (LPA).
The home of Office of the Public Guardian on GOV.UK. Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) helps people in England and Wales to stay in control of decisions about their health and finance and make important decisions for other…
How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.
Acting as an attorney - duties, including registering a lasting power, starting to act, gifting, handling disputes and replacement attorney responsibilities.
Apply to pay less to register a lasting or enduring power of attorney.
Download and fill in this form to find out if someone has an attorney or deputy acting for them.
Code of practice giving guidance for decisions made under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
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