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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…
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).
Using a registered lasting power of attorney (LPA) - attorney duties, starting to act, gifting, ending, revoking an attorney.
Apply to pay less to register a lasting or enduring power of attorney.
How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.
Use the forms on this page to find out if someone has an attorney, deputy or guardian acting for them.
Apply to search the Office of the Public Guardian registers to see if they have a Lasting Power of Attorney, deputy or guardian acting on their behalf
Contact the Office of the Public Guardian if you have concerns about an attorney, deputy, guardian or a decision they've made for someone else
Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling
Forms and guidance to register a lasting power of attorney (LPA) made using forms LP PA, LP PW, LPA114 or LPA117.
Acting as an attorney - duties, including finding an enduring power of attorney, registering an EPA, starting to act, making gifts and stopping being an attorney
Forms and guidance to register an enduring power of attorney (EPA).
Giving people permission to make decisions about your money and property - how to use, register or cancel an enduring power of attorney
How to stop being an attorney under a lasting power of attorney (LPA).
Apply to pay less for Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) deputy assessment and supervision fees.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
Forms for court-appointed deputies to report actions taken on behalf of their clients in the past year.
Forms to object to the registration of a lasting power of attorney (LPA) or an enduring power of attorney (EPA).
Manage the finances or property of a missing person, someone kidnapped or taken hostage, or in a foreign prison and not able to communicate. Apply to the High Court to be a guardian. You'll need a guardianship order.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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