Lasting Power of Attorney

Growing old or ill is not something any of us want to think about.  But, we all do at some time.

What if you become too old or ill to look after your finances?  Who will pay your bills?  Who will send in your “on-line” tax return?  How will you look after your investments and your pension?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (Property and Affairs) enables you to appoint relatives or friends of your choice to do this.

Harrop White, Vallance & Dawson will guide you through the process, including registration with the Office of the Public Guardian – a necessary procedure before a Lasting Power of Attorney can be used for any purpose at all.

We can also advise you on Lasting Powers of Attorney for Personal Welfare.  Giving someone else the power to make life choice issues is a considerable responsibility.  If you are afflicted by serious illness, giving a trusted relative or friend the right to choose where you are cared for gives great peace of mind.  As will the right to make choices over the treatment you receive, and end of life care.

Our Fees:

One Donor making one LPA (e.g. Property and Financial Affairs)

Preparation fee                                          £150 plus VAT at 20% = £180

PLUS  our fees to register                         £80  plus VAT at 20% =  £96

TOTAL to prepare and register                                                     = £276

PLUS registration fee payable to Office of the Public Guardian of £82 (no VAT)

One Donor making two LPAs (i.e. both Property and Financial Affairs and Health and Welfare)

Preparation fee                                       £250 plus VAT at 20% = £300

PLUS our fees to register                     £150 plus VAT at 20% = £180

TOTAL to prepare and register                                                  = £480

PLUS registration fees payable to Office of the Public Guardian of £164 (£82 per document) no VAT

Two Donors making one LPA each (e.g. Property and Financial Affairs)

Preparation fee                                  £250 plus VAT at 20% = £300

PLUS our fees to register                 £150 plus VAT at 20% = £180

TOTAL to prepare and register                                             = £480

PLUS registration fees as above.

Two Donors making two LPAs each (i.e. Property and Financial Affairs and Health and Welfare)

Preparation fee                                  £450 plus VAT at 20% = £540

PLUS our fees to register                £250 plus VAT at 20% = £300

TOTAL to prepare and register                                             = £840

Plus registration fees as above.

NOTE:

If a Donor is on limited income or certain benefits then they may qualify for remission of part registration fee or total exemption.

FEES TO REGISTER ENDURING POWERS OF ATTORNEY

One EPA in respect of one donor will be £120 plus VAT at 20% = £144

Plus registration fees as above.

EPA’s in respect of two donors will be £220 plus VAT at 20% = £264

Plus registration fees as above (£82 per document – no VAT)