# Lasting Power of Attorney cost ## It’s worth paying to be protected The cost of getting help with your lasting power of attorney (LPA) starts at just £120 and can reach a maximum of £575 if two people are involved. ### How Much Does It Cost? ### Postal Service: - Single LPA£120 - Financial Affairs & Health and Welfare LPAs£220 - Single Mirror LPA\*£220 - Mirror Financial Affairs & Health and Welfare LPAs\*£350 ### Home Visit: - Single LPA£220 - Financial Affairs & Health and Welfare LPAs£350 - Single Mirror LPA\*£350 - Mirror Financial Affairs & Health and Welfare LPAs\*£575 All prices include VAT. Mirror* where couples have similar needs. In addition to our fixed fee, it costs £92 to register each LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). However, if you’re a donor receiving certain means-tested benefits or have an income of less than £12,000 per annum, you will be entitled to a reduction in, or exemption from, the registration fee. ### Are there any hidden extras? No. All of our prices are transparent and easy to understand. ### [CALL LPA NOW ON 0345 230 0010 TO FIND OUT HOW WE CAN HELP](tel:0345%20230%200010) ### Benefits of getting an LPA An LPA is a legal document allowing you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf. This document is incredibly important if you cannot make decisions due to illness, disability, or the natural ageing process. It covers decisions about your finances, properties, health, and welfare. An LPA will: - **Save you time and money** With an LPA in place, a person of your choosing can manage your affairs without the need for costly and time-consuming court proceedings. - **Ensure that wishes are respected** It lets you specify your preferences regarding finances, medical treatment, and other essential matters. This guarantees that they will be respected even if you cannot express them yourself. - **Facilitate smooth transition** It simplifies looking after your affairs and transitioning responsibilities to those you trust if you become unable to manage yourself. This provides clarity and reduces stress for you and your loved ones. ### Why the LPA cost is actually an investment While the do-it-yourself route for creating an LPA may seem cost-effective initially, it's important to consider the potential risks and complexities involved. Professional guidance can offer these crucial advantages: - **Avoid mistakes** LPA Now consultants are trained and experienced in navigating legal processes. They can make sure all necessary steps are completed accurately and efficiently. - **Tailored legal advice** We can provide personalised guidance based on your circumstances. This will help you make informed decisions that align with your wishes and needs. - **Long-term planning** We can help you develop a strategy to protect your long-term interests (and those of your loved ones) beyond just creating an LPA. - **Peace of mind** Working with an expert guarantees that your lasting power of attorney is drafted correctly and is legally sound, reducing the risk of future disputes or challenges. ### What we do for the LPA Cost The cost of an LPA is based on the type of service and LPA. The price ranges from £95 to £525. ### Postal service We create your LPA with you over the phone, and then we post the documents to you for signing. **This service includes:** - Phone consultation and data gathering - Expert advice on the most suitable LPA type and content - Error prevention in form completion - Legal document drafting and preparation - Delivery of documents to you for review - Clear instructions for signing and dating - Free preaddressed envelope provided - Additional phone support, if needed - Fixed fee ### Home visit We take your details over the phone and then bring the documents to your home for signing. **This service includes:** - Phone consultation and data gathering - Expert advice on the most suitable LPA type and content - Error prevention in form completion - Legal document drafting and preparation - Home visit from an LPA Now consultant - Personal guidance for signing and dating - Consultant can act as Certificate Provider and Witness - Resolution of any registration concerns and queries - Fixed fee ### Types of LPA **Financial Affairs LPA** A legal document that allows you to appoint an individual to make decisions on your behalf about your property and financial affairs if you become unable to do so yourself. **Health and Welfare LPA** A legal document that allows you to appoint an individual to make decisions on your behalf about your health and welfare if you become unable to do so yourself. **Mirror LPA** If you and your spouse or partner want to create the same LPA, you can make your two LPAs together at a reduced cost. Choose Mirror LPAs if: - You both want to appoint each other or the same person as your attorney (or both) - You both want to give your attorney the same permissions and instructions - You both want to appoint each other or the same person as your replacement attorney (or both) If you prefer different instructions or different attorneys (besides each other), we suggest getting single LPAs. ### CALL LPA NOW TO FIND OUT HOW WE CAN HELP ### Let’s Talk [01228 307360](tel:01228%20307360) ### Or Send Us a Message Please complete all required fields! Name**\***Please enter your name Phone**\***Please enter your phone number Email**\***Please enter your email address Message**\***Please enter your message Let’s Talk [01228 473221](tel:01228473221)