Financial authority · England and Wales
Lasting Power of Attorney (Property and Financial Affairs)
Appoint one or more attorneys to manage your money, property, and financial affairs, including after you lose mental capacity.
Educational directory only. This page is not legal advice and does not replace the official instructions.
What this resource covers
Appoint one or more attorneys to manage your money, property, and financial affairs, including after you lose mental capacity.
This document or guide is specific to England and Wales. Do not substitute a similarly named form from another state, province, or territory.
Before you sign
This LPA must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian before an attorney can use it. Registration can take several months, so official guidance recommends starting well in advance.
If capacity is disputed, the appointment is complex, or property crosses jurisdictions, get advice from a qualified lawyer or notary where appropriate.
After it is properly completed
Keep the registered LPA secure and tell your attorney and relevant institutions where it is, since they will need to produce it or its registration number to act.
You can then record its location and the responsible contacts in BeforeHand. Uploading a file does not make it legally valid or replace delivery, registration, witnessing, or notarization required elsewhere.
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