Power of Attorney Advice

A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more trusted people — known as attorneys — to make decisions on your behalf if you lose the mental capacity to do so yourself. There are two types: one covering Health and Welfare, and one covering Property and Financial Affairs. Both must be registered with the Office of Public Guardian before they can be used.

Not necessarily, but many people choose to put both in place for complete protection. An LPA for Property and Financial Affairs covers your money and assets, while an LPA for Health and Welfare covers medical and personal care decisions. We will talk through your circumstances and help you decide what is right for you — there is no obligation to proceed with both if only one is appropriate.

The right time is while you still have mental capacity, because an LPA cannot be created after capacity has been lost. Many people arrange this as part of general future planning, regardless of age or current health. Waiting until a health crisis occurs is one of the most common regrets families share with us.

The Office of Public Guardian typically takes a number of weeks to process and register an LPA once it has been correctly submitted. The exact timeframe can vary. Errors or missing information in the application can extend this significantly, which is why accurate preparation matters. We manage the submission on your behalf to minimise the risk of avoidable delays.

Yes. Although we are based in Cwmbran, Gwent, we help individuals and families across the UK with their power of attorney documents. Distance is not a barrier to receiving our full service.

Mistakes on LPA documents can result in rejection by the Office of Public Guardian, causing delays and additional costs. Our team checks your documents carefully before submission to ensure everything is accurate and complete. Getting it right first time is a core part of the service we provide.

Call us on 01633 838097 or use the contact form on our website to tell us a little about your situation. We will arrange a consultation at a time that suits you and talk you through everything from there.