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Lasting Power of Attorney & Mental Capacity Articles
Planning for loss of capacity: property and affairs and health and welfare LPAs, registering with the Office of the Public Guardian (£92 fee per LPA), attorney duties, advance decisions, and Court of Protection deputyship when there is no LPA.
All 29 lpa & mental capacity articles
- Using an LPA at a Bank UKUsing a registered LPA at the bank? Learn what banks require, the OPG access code, typical timescales and how to operate joint accounts for the donor.9 June 2026 · 4 min read
- LPA Capacity Test UKCan the donor make an LPA? Learn the Mental Capacity Act two-stage test, the certificate provider's role, lucid intervals and dementia considerations.9 June 2026 · 4 min read
- Divorce and LPA UK: Does Your LPA Survive?How divorce affects a Lasting Power of Attorney in England and Wales: automatic termination of a spouse's attorney appointment under section 13(11) MCA 2005.8 June 2026 · 7 min read
- Lasting Power of Attorney Costs UKA Lasting Power of Attorney costs £92 per LPA in OPG registration fees, or £184 for both types; Help with Fees remission is available on a low income.8 June 2026 · 5 min read
- LPA Attorney Conflict of Interest UKAn LPA attorney cannot buy the donor's assets or make large gifts without Court of Protection consent. Learn the self-dealing rule and the OPG oversight.8 June 2026 · 7 min read
- LPA for Elderly Parents UKHow to arrange a Lasting Power of Attorney for an elderly parent in England and Wales, how to raise the conversation, the OPG registration process.8 June 2026 · 7 min read
- Revoking a Lasting Power of Attorney UKLearn how to cancel an LPA while you have capacity using Form LP3, what automatically revokes it under the Mental Capacity Act, and exactly who you must tell.8 June 2026 · 5 min read
- LPA vs Deputyship UK: Costs and Control ComparedA Lasting Power of Attorney is registered before capacity is lost; a Court of Protection deputyship is applied for after. Costs, control and speed compared.8 June 2026 · 5 min read
- LPA vs Will UKA Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and a will serve completely different purposes. An LPA takes effect during your lifetime if you lose mental capacity.8 June 2026 · 5 min read
- Power of Attorney Scotland: How It DiffersPower of Attorney in Scotland is governed by the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. How it differs from England and Wales, and how to register one.8 June 2026 · 5 min read
- Living Will (Advance Decision) UKA living will, or Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment, is legally binding under the Mental Capacity Act 2005; how to write one and how it differs from an LPA.15 May 2026 · 8 min read
- Court of Protection Deputyship UKIf someone loses mental capacity without an LPA, a Court of Protection deputyship is the only way to manage their affairs: how to apply, timeline and costs.14 May 2026 · 8 min read
- Enduring Power of Attorney UK: Is Your EPA Still Valid?Enduring Powers of Attorney were replaced by LPAs for new arrangements in 2007, but existing EPAs remain valid. What they cover and when to replace one.13 May 2026 · 7 min read
- Health and Welfare LPA UK: What It Lets You DecideA Health and Welfare LPA lets your attorney make medical and care decisions, but only once you lack mental capacity. What it covers and how to set one up.13 May 2026 · 10 min read
- LPA and Bank Accounts UK: Using an LPA at the BankHow a registered Property and Financial Affairs LPA lets an attorney manage bank accounts, what banks require, joint accounts, and what happens without an LPA.13 May 2026 · 8 min read
- LPA and the Mental Capacity Act UKHow the Mental Capacity Act 2005 governs a Lasting Power of Attorney: when an attorney can act, how they must decide, and the duties they must follow.13 May 2026 · 9 min read
- Power of Attorney After Death UKA Lasting Power of Attorney ends automatically the moment the donor dies, and attorneys must stop acting at once. What takes over, and the executor's role.13 May 2026 · 8 min read
- Power of Attorney and Dementia UKA Lasting Power of Attorney must be made while you still have mental capacity; a dementia diagnosis is not the end, but once capacity is lost it is too late.13 May 2026 · 9 min read
- Property and Financial Affairs LPA UK: GuideA Property and Financial Affairs LPA lets your chosen attorney manage your bank accounts, property, bills, and tax affairs if you lose mental capacity.13 May 2026 · 10 min read
- Testamentary Capacity UK: The Banks v Goodfellow TestTestamentary capacity is the mental ability to make a valid will in England and Wales. The Banks v Goodfellow test explained, and how to protect your will.13 May 2026 · 8 min read
- How to Register an LPA in the UK (2026)How to register a Lasting Power of Attorney with the OPG in England and Wales: step-by-step instructions, the fee, timelines, and what to do if rejected.26 April 2026 · 7 min read
- How to Check the LPA Register UK | OPG Search ToolHow to search the OPG register to check if a lasting power of attorney exists: who can search, the access code you need, and what to do if no LPA is found. · 7 min read
- Types of Lasting Power of Attorney UKThere are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney in England and Wales: Property and Financial Affairs, and Health and Welfare, each a separate document.
- LPA Certificate Provider UK: Who Can Sign for YouWho can act as an LPA certificate provider in England and Wales, what they certify, and who the Mental Capacity Act 2005 disqualifies from taking the role. · 6 min read
- LPA Registration Delays UK: Typical Waits and FixesOffice of the Public Guardian delays mean LPA registration is taking months in 2026. Current waiting times, and what you can and cannot do while you wait.
- Using a Lasting Power of Attorney to Sell Property UKA registered Property and Financial Affairs LPA lets an attorney sell property, once registered with the Office of the Public Guardian; the Land Registry steps.
- LPA Validity UK: Checks Before You Rely on OneA Lasting Power of Attorney can be cancelled by the donor, revoked by the Court of Protection, or challenged by family. When an LPA can be questioned. · 9 min read
- Mental Capacity and Wills UK: The Test That AppliesWhat testamentary capacity means in England and Wales, the four-part Banks v Goodfellow test, making a will with dementia, and defending against a challenge. · 8 min read
- Power of Attorney Financial Abuse UKFinancial abuse under a Lasting Power of Attorney is a serious form of elder abuse. How to spot the warning signs, report concerns, and the role of the OPG.
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