Power of attorney applications

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) before it can be used. An unregistered LPA will not give the Attorney any legal powers to make a decision for the Donor. The Donor can register the LPA while they have capacity, or the Attorney can apply to register the LPA at any time.

An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) must be registered when the Donor is or is becoming mentaly incapacble of handling their own affairs.

Public Guardian for more information.

The following packs contain the necessary forms and guidance to enable you to apply to register either an LPA or an EPA