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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 25 lpa & mental capacity articles
- Divorce and LPA UK: Does Your LPA Survive?How divorce affects a Lasting Power of Attorney in England and Wales: automatic termination of a former spouse's attorney appointment.8 June 2026 · 7 min read
- Lasting Power of Attorney Costs UKA Lasting Power of Attorney costs £82 per LPA in OPG registration fees, £164 for both Property & Financial Affairs and Health & Welfare.8 June 2026 · 5 min read
- LPA vs Deputyship UK: Costs and Control ComparedA Lasting Power of Attorney is registered before someone loses mental capacity. A Court of Protection deputyship is applied for after.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 2000.8 June 2026 · 5 min read
- Living Will (Advance Decision) UKA living will, formally called an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment, is legally binding under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.15 May 2026 · 8 min read
- Court of Protection Deputyship UKIf a person loses mental capacity without an LPA in place, a Court of Protection deputyship is the only way to manage their finances or welfare.14 May 2026 · 8 min read
- Enduring Power of Attorney UK: Is Your EPA Still Valid?Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) were replaced by LPAs in 2007 but old registered EPAs remain valid.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 for you when you lack mental capacity.13 May 2026 · 10 min read
- LPA and Bank Accounts UK: Using an LPA at the BankA Property and Financial Affairs LPA allows an attorney to manage bank accounts, pay bills.13 May 2026 · 8 min read
- LPA and the Mental Capacity Act UKThe Mental Capacity Act 2005 governs when and how a Lasting Power of Attorney can be used in England and Wales.13 May 2026 · 9 min read
- Power of Attorney After Death UKA Lasting Power of Attorney ends automatically the moment the donor dies. Attorneys must stop acting immediately.13 May 2026 · 8 min read
- Power of Attorney and Dementia UKA Lasting Power of Attorney must be made before dementia removes mental capacity. Once capacity is lost it is too late to make an LPA.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.13 May 2026 · 8 min read
- How Much Does a Lasting Power of Attorney Cost UK?LPA costs in 2026: the OPG registration fee is now £92 per LPA (up from £82 in November 2025).12 May 2026 · 7 min read
- What Is a Lasting Power of Attorney UK?A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) lets you choose who makes decisions for you if you lose capacity.12 May 2026 · 7 min read
- How to Register an LPA in the UK (2026)A complete guide to how to register LPA UK with the OPG in 2026. Step-by-step instructions, costs, timelines, and what to do if something goes wrong.26 April 2026 · 7 min read
- How to Check the LPA Register UK | OPG Search ToolLearn how to search the OPG register to check if a lasting power of attorney exists. Who can search, what information is returned, 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 & Financial Affairs and Health & Welfare.
- LPA Certificate Provider UK: Who Can Sign for YouWho can be a certificate provider on a lasting power of attorney in England and Wales, what they must certify, and who is disqualified from the role under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. · 6 min read
- LPA Registration Delays UK: Typical Waits and FixesOPG registration times for Lasting Power of Attorney are running at 20+ weeks in 2026.
- Using a Lasting Power of Attorney to Sell Property UKA registered Property & Financial Affairs LPA authorises an attorney to sell a house or other property in England and Wales.
- LPA Validity UK: Checks Before You Rely on OneA lasting power of attorney can be revoked by the donor while they have capacity. · 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, how dementia affects will-making, the Golden Rule. · 8 min read
- Power of Attorney Financial Abuse UKAttorney financial abuse under a Lasting Power of Attorney is a serious form of elder abuse.
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