A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is one of the most important ways to protect your future.
It ensures that if illness, an accident or a loss of mental capacity prevents you from making decisions, someone you trust can step in and act on your behalf.
Many people find great peace of mind knowing their wishes will be respected and their loved ones will not face unnecessary stress or legal delays.
Our specialist LPA solicitors support clients across England and Wales, guiding you through the process with clarity, sensitivity and expert legal care.
If you are considering putting an LPA in place or want advice on where to start, contact our team today, and we will talk you through your options.
What Is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you (the donor) to appoint one or more attorneys to act on your behalf if you lose mental capacity.
There are two types:
Property and Financial Affairs LPA
This allows your chosen attorney or attorneys to manage bank accounts, handle bills, oversee investments and deal with any property you own.
Health and Welfare LPA
This authorises your attorney or attorneys to make decisions about your medical treatment, daily care, care home arrangements and, where relevant, life-sustaining treatment.
Why Lasting Powers of Attorney Are So Important
Without an LPA, no one automatically has the right to step in and make decisions for you, not even your spouse or children.
If capacity is unexpectedly lost, your family may have to apply to the Court of Protection before anything can be done, which is often slow, stressful, and costly.
Having an LPA in place puts you in control. It allows you to choose who will support you, ensures your wishes are known and followed and avoids unnecessary delays when decisions need to be made quickly.
What Happens if You Do Not Have an LPA?
If you lose capacity without an LPA, your family may be unable to access your bank accounts, pay bills, manage your property or make decisions about your medical care.
They may need to apply for a Court of Protection Deputyship, which can take several months and involves ongoing administrative requirements.
During this time, essential decisions may be delayed or made by professionals who do not know your preferences.
Setting up an LPA avoids these difficulties, preserves your autonomy and reduces the emotional and financial strain on family members.
When an LPA Is Especially Helpful
People often put LPAs in place when planning after a health diagnosis, preparing for major surgery or managing significant financial or property assets.
They can also provide reassurance when supporting vulnerable family members or ensuring someone trusted can step in during unexpected illness or incapacity.
However, LPAs are just as valuable for healthy individuals who want certainty and long-term protection.
How Our LPA Solicitors Can Help
- Our experienced power of attorney lawyers help you create and register an LPA that reflects your wishes and protects your interests.
- We provide tailored advice based on your individual circumstances.
- We help you choose the most appropriate attorneys and explain their responsibilities clearly, so you can feel confident in your decision.
- Your LPA will be correctly drafted, signed and witnessed to meet all legal requirements.
- We also oversee registration with the Office of the Public Guardian and keep you updated throughout the process.
- If your attorneys need guidance later, we are available to advise them on fulfilling their duties.
Our Step-by-Step Process for Creating Your LPA
- Initial consultation – We understand your circumstances and goals
- Attorney selection guidance – Helping you choose the right people
- Document drafting – Preparing a clear, legally compliant LPA
- Signing and witnessing – Ensuring all legal safeguards are met
- Registration with the OPG – Managing the full submission process
- Post-registration support – Helping attorneys when decisions arise
Why Choose Monan Gozzett LLP?
We are specialist LPA solicitors with national coverage, offering clear, practical advice and reassurance throughout the process.
Our team is highly experienced in supporting individuals and families with both straightforward and complex arrangements. We can act as professional attorneys where appropriate and offer a transparent, fixed-fee approach.
With offices in Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, London, Manchester and Yorkshire, and virtual appointments available nationwide, we provide flexible support wherever you are.
Our dedicated team of LPA lawyers is here to guide you with clear, practical advice wherever you are based in England and Wales.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lasting Powers Of Attorney
An LPA ensures someone you trust can make decisions for you if you lose mental capacity. Without one, your family may face delays and have to apply to the Court of Protection. See our blog: Five Myths About Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Yes, but mistakes are common and can invalidate the document. Errors in signing, witnessing or wording can prevent an LPA from being registered, increasing costs and delaying your attorneys from being able to act for you. You can read more in our blog, The Risks of DIY Lasting Powers of Attorney.
We offer clear, upfront pricing based on the type and number of LPAs you require, whether replacement attorneys are included and whether additional estate-planning advice is needed. You will receive a transparent quote before any work begins, with no unexpected costs.
Your attorney should be responsible, trustworthy and able to act in your best interests. This may be a spouse, partner, close friend or family member. Monan Gozzett LLP can also act as a professional attorney if required.
Attorneys must help you make your own decisions wherever possible, and act independently only when you lack capacity. They are legally required to act in your best interests at all times.
Typically, eight to twelve weeks through the Office of the Public Guardian.
Most people benefit from having both, as each covers different aspects of decision-making.
Yes. You can update or revoke an LPA at any time while you have mental capacity.
The Office of the Public Guardian and, where necessary, the Court of Protection oversee attorney conduct.
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