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Legal Matters for Carents: Navigating Key Documents & Responsibilities

Caring for an elderly loved one can mean helping out with legal documents and legal matters.

One of the most important legal processes is arranging Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) and we aim to provide you with the knowledge and confidence to be the best advocate for your loved ones when managing their affairs.

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No will needed Single willFor one person£680 + VAT Wills for a coupleOne will each for two people£850 + VAT

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)

There are two types of LPA: Property & Financial Affairs, and Health & Welfare. One person making both needs 2; a couple making both needs 4. Each LPA also has a £92 registration fee payable to the Office of the Public Guardian.

No LPAs needed 1 LPA£552.50 + VAT 2 LPAse.g. both types for one person£950 + VAT 4 LPAse.g. both types for a couple£1,500 + VAT

Probate

Grant of probate onlyApplying for the grant on your behalf£1,200 + VAT

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The main difference is when they were created. An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) was used before the Mental Capacity Act 2005, covering property and finances. It can still be used if it was made before October 1, 2007. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) can cover health, welfare, property, and finances.

Lasting power of attorney means creating a legal arrangement that grants a person the authority to handle your affairs. This could include making decisions about your finances, health, and personal welfare. The arrangement is “lasting” because it remains valid even if you lose the mental capacity to make decisions yourself.

To get a lasting power of attorney, you need to:

Choose your attorney(s): Decide who you trust to make decisions on your behalf.
Complete the LPA form: You can complete it with help from a solicitor or download it from the government’s website specific to your country within the UK.
Sign the form: This needs to be done in the presence of a witness.
Register the LPA: Submit the completed form to the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) for registration.

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Last updated: 07/10/2026

Legal Matters for Carents: Navigating Key Documents & Responsibilities

Caring for an elderly loved one can mean helping out with legal documents and legal matters.

Speak to Muckle LLP

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Frequently Asked Questions about Legal Matters

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Legal Matters for Carents: Navigating Key Documents & Responsibilities

Caring for an elderly loved one can mean helping out with legal documents and legal matters.

Speak to Muckle LLP

You might be interested in

How much might legal planning cost?

Estimate your legal fees

Your estimate

Frequently Asked Questions about Legal Matters

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?

What is the difference between a lasting and enduring power of attorney?

What does Lasting Power of Attorney mean?

How do you get a lasting power of attorney?