Our Lasting Power of Attorney assistance service: act now to secure the future

Planning for the future can feel daunting, but ensuring your affairs and welfare are managed by people you trust is one of the most important steps you can take. At Prefix, we offer a dedicated assistance service to guide you through the process of preparing and registering your Lasting Powers of Attorneys (LPAs), providing clarity and support every step of the way.

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you (the ‘Donor’) to appoint one or more people (known as ‘Attorneys’) to make decisions on your behalf. This gives you more control over what happens to you if you have an accident or an illness and cannot make your own decisions
(you ‘lack mental capacity’).

There are two types of LPA:

Property and Financial Affairs LPA

Allows your Attorney(s) to make decisions about your money and property, such as managing your bank accounts, paying bills, collecting benefits, or selling your home. This can be used as soon as it is registered (with your permission) or held until you lack mental capacity

Health and Welfare LPA

Allows your Attorney(s) to make decisions about things like your daily routine (washing, dressing, eating), medical care, moving into a care home, and life-sustaining treatment. This LPA can only be used when you are unable to make your own decisions.

Why is an LPA so important?

Creating LPAs offers significant benefits:

  • Peace of mind: Knowing you have chosen trusted individuals to manage your affairs and welfare according to your wishes.
  • Control: You decide who makes decisions for you, not a court.
  • Reduced stress for loved ones: Prevents family members from facing potential legal difficulties and lengthy, expensive Court of Protection applications if you lose capacity without an LPA in place.
  • Clarity: Ensures your specific preferences for financial management and healthcare are known and can be acted upon.
  • Protection: Safeguards your interests by appointing people you trust explicitly.

How we can assist you

At Prefix, we provide a dedicated LPA assistance service designed to make the process as straightforward as possible. We help you prepare the necessary documentation based on your instructions and choices.

Our LPA assistance service Includes:

  • Initial discussion: Understanding your situation and explaining the LPA process clearly.
  • Information gathering: Helping you consider the choices you need to make for your LPA(s).
  • Form preparation: Assisting you in accurately completing the official LPA application forms based on the information and instructions you provide.
  • Guidance on execution: Providing clear instructions on the correct procedures for signing and witnessing the LPA documents by you, your chosen Attorneys, and your Certificate Provider.
  • OPG submission: Submitting your correctly executed LPA forms to the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) for registration on your behalf and liaising with them as needed.

Important Clarification: Our service does not constitute legal advice. Prefix is not a law firm and we are not offering legal advice. Our service is to assist with the preparation and administration of your LPA application based on your instructions. If you require legal advice, you should consult a law firm.

Our LPA assistance process – step-by-step

We’ve streamlined our process to be clear and supportive:

  1. Free initial consultation: Contact us for a no-obligation discussion about your needs and how our LPA assistance service works.
  2. Information and instruction: We’ll discuss your requirements for your LPA(s), helping you consider the information needed to complete the forms according to your wishes.
  3. Drafting and review: Based on your instructions, we assist in drafting the LPA forms. You will have the opportunity to carefully review these documents.
  4. Guidance on signing (execution): We provide comprehensive guidance to ensure you, your attorneys, and your certificate provider sign the documents in the correct order and manner.
  5. OPG registration: Once correctly signed, we can (if requested) submit the LPA(s) to the Office of the Public Guardian for registration. We will inform you of the OPG’s registration fee (payable separately by you).
  6. Confirmation: We’ll keep you updated on the progress and confirm once the LPA(s) are registered by the OPG.

Our fixed fees for LPA assistance

We believe in transparent pricing. Our fees for LPA assistance are fixed, so you know the cost upfront:

  • Assistance with one type of LPA
    (either Property and Financial Affairs or Health andWelfare): £300
  • Assistance with both types of LPA
    (Property and Financial Affairs and Health andWelfare): £500

Please note: The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) charges a separate registration fee for each LPA document submitted (currently £92 per LPA, subject to change by the OPG). This OPG fee is payable by you in addition to our service fee. Information on potential OPG fee exemptions or remissions can be provided

Ready to plan for your future?

Taking the step to create your Lasting Powers of Attorney is a vital part of planning for your future and protecting your loved ones. Let Prefix provide the support and assistance you need to navigate this process with confidence.

Contact us today for a free initial discussion

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