Note: The following scenario is fictional and used for illustration.
Emma, 52, from Leeds, had appointed her husband of 25 years as her sole attorney for both property and finance and health and welfare LPAs. When they separated in early 2024, she assumed her LPAs would automatically become invalid. Three months after their divorce was finalised, Emma discovered her ex-husband still had legal authority to make financial decisions on her behalf—her LPA remained active because she hadn't explicitly revoked it.
By the time she contacted the Office of the Public Guardian, her ex-husband had already accessed her accounts "to check everything was in order." Emma needed to act fast to protect her finances and independence.
Over 1.16 million LPAs were registered in England and Wales in 2023, yet many people don't realise they can be cancelled or changed. LPA rejections increased by 199% between 2021 and 2024, often because people try to amend rather than revoke and recreate.
This guide explains exactly how to cancel your LPA, when you can do it, what happens after divorce, how to create a deed of revocation, and whether you can change just one attorney without cancelling everything.
Table of Contents
- Can You Cancel a Lasting Power of Attorney?
- When You Might Want to Cancel or Change Your LPA
- How to Cancel Your LPA: The Complete Process
- What Happens to Your LPA After Divorce or Separation
- How to Remove One Attorney Without Cancelling the Entire LPA
- Can Someone Else Cancel Your LPA If You Lose Capacity?
- What Happens After You Cancel Your LPA
- Creating a New LPA After Cancellation
- Common Mistakes to Avoid When Cancelling an LPA
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Conclusion
- Related Articles
Can You Cancel a Lasting Power of Attorney?
Yes, you can cancel your Lasting Power of Attorney at any time as long as you still have mental capacity. The formal legal term for cancelling an LPA is "revocation." You must have mental capacity to understand that you're cancelling the LPA and the effect this will have.
The legal basis for LPA revocation comes from the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and The Lasting Powers of Attorney Regulations 2007. These laws give you the right to end your LPA whenever your circumstances change or you lose trust in your attorney.
This applies to both registered and unregistered LPAs, though the process differs slightly. If your LPA is already registered with the Office of the Public Guardian, you must send the original document back. If it's unregistered, you simply destroy the documents and notify your attorneys.
Here's what you cannot do: you cannot edit or amend an existing LPA. Once an LPA is created and signed, it's legally fixed. If you want to change your attorney, update your instructions, or modify how your attorneys work together, you must revoke the entire LPA and create a new one from scratch.
David, 68, appointed his sister as his attorney five years ago. She's since moved to Australia and can no longer fulfil the role effectively. Because David still has full mental capacity, he can revoke the LPA completely and appoint someone who lives nearby.
The GOV.UK guidance on ending your LPA confirms this process and provides the official deed of revocation template you'll need to use.
When You Might Want to Cancel or Change Your LPA
Several life events and situations commonly trigger the need to cancel or change an LPA.
Relationship breakdown is the most common reason people cancel LPAs. Divorce, separation, or civil partnership dissolution often means you no longer want your ex-partner to have legal authority over your finances or healthcare decisions. Even if the relationship ended amicably, most people prefer to appoint someone else.
Loss of trust is another critical trigger. If your attorney's behaviour raises concerns, shows financial irregularities, or creates a conflict of interest, you have every right to cancel their appointment. Your attorney might be making decisions you disagree with, failing to consult you properly, or prioritising their interests over yours.
Attorney unavailability creates practical problems. Perhaps your attorney has moved abroad, developed a serious illness, doesn't want the role anymore, or has died. If your attorney can't or won't act, you need to revoke their appointment and appoint someone who can.
Changed circumstances naturally shift over time. Remarriage, new children, different family dynamics, or significant wealth changes might mean your original attorney choice no longer makes sense. The person you trusted 10 years ago might not be the best choice for your current situation.
Named wrong attorney is a realisation that sometimes comes after registration. You might discover you chose someone who isn't suitable, or you simply made a decision too quickly without fully considering all the implications.
Better options available can emerge as life evolves. Someone new might enter your life who would make an excellent attorney—perhaps a newly adult child, a remarried spouse, or a close friend who's proven themselves trustworthy.
Sarah, 45, appointed her father as her attorney when she created her LPA. Several years later, he developed dementia himself and could no longer serve in the role. She needed to revoke the LPA and appoint her brother instead.
According to data from the Office of the Public Guardian, over 50,918 LPA applications were rejected in 2023-24, often from people trying to amend existing LPAs rather than properly revoking and creating new ones.
LPAs automatically end in certain situations without any action needed from you:
- When you die (your executors then manage your estate)
- When your attorney becomes bankrupt (for property and finance LPAs only)
- When your attorney loses mental capacity
- When your attorney dies
- When you divorce (your ex-spouse's appointment ends automatically unless specified otherwise)
You should proactively review your LPA every 3-5 years to ensure your attorneys are still appropriate and your arrangements still reflect your wishes.
How to Cancel Your LPA: The Complete Process
Only you, as the donor of the LPA, can cancel it. Your attorneys, family members, or other third parties cannot cancel your LPA on your behalf while you still have mental capacity.
Here's the complete step-by-step process:
Step 1: Create a Deed of Revocation
You need a formal legal document called a deed of revocation. The Office of the Public Guardian provides the exact template you must use:
This deed of revocation is made by [your name] of [your address].
1: I granted a lasting power of attorney for property and financial affairs/health and welfare (delete as appropriate) on [date you signed the lasting power of attorney] appointing [name of first attorney] of [address of first attorney] and [name of second attorney] of [address of second attorney] to act as my attorney(s).
2: I revoke the lasting power of attorney and the authority granted by it.
Signed and delivered as a deed [your signature]
Date signed [date]
Witnessed by [signature of witness]
Full name of witness [name of witness]
Address of witness [address of witness]
Replace all the square brackets with your specific details. Be precise with names, addresses, and dates.
The witness must be:
- 18 years old or older
- Not related to you by blood, marriage, or civil partnership
- Not your attorney or connected to your attorney
- Not receiving anything under your LPA
- Present when you sign the deed
- Have mental capacity themselves
Step 2: Notify Your Attorneys
Send written notice to each of your attorneys informing them that you've revoked the LPA. Use recorded delivery so you have proof of when they received the notice. Keep the receipt.
This step is legally critical. Your attorney's authority continues until they receive your written notice—not when you decide to cancel or when the OPG processes the revocation.
Step 3: Send Documents to the Office of the Public Guardian
Send these items together:
- Your original registered LPA document
- Your completed and witnessed deed of revocation
Mail to: Office of the Public Guardian, PO Box 16185, Birmingham B2 2WH
The OPG needs the original LPA to confirm it's been cancelled. If your LPA hasn't been registered yet, you don't need to send it to the OPG—just destroy all copies and notify your attorneys.
Step 4: Notify Organisations
Contact every organisation that holds a copy of your LPA or has been dealing with your attorney:
- Banks and building societies
- Investment providers and pension companies
- Care homes or service providers
- NHS trusts and your GP surgery (for health and welfare LPAs)
- Local authority social services (if involved in your care)
- Solicitors or financial advisors
- Any third parties given copies of the LPA
Send written confirmation that the LPA has been revoked and your attorney no longer has authority.
Processing Time: The OPG takes 8-10 weeks to process the revocation and update their register. During this time, your attorney's authority has already ended (from when they received your written notice), but the public register won't reflect this until the OPG completes processing.
Cost: There is no fee to cancel an LPA. Revocation is free. However, if you create a new LPA to replace it, the registration fee is £92 per LPA from 17 November 2025.
Registered vs Unregistered LPAs: If your LPA was never registered with the OPG, cancellation is simpler. You don't need to send anything to the OPG. Just destroy the LPA documents, notify your attorneys in writing by recorded delivery, and keep proof of notification.
What Happens to Your LPA After Divorce or Separation
If your attorney is your spouse or civil partner, their appointment is automatically revoked when your marriage or civil partnership is dissolved. This is the default rule under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
There's one important exception: if you explicitly stated in your LPA that your spouse's appointment should continue even after divorce, then their authority remains. Check the wording of your LPA carefully.
The timing matters. Your ex-spouse's authority ends when the divorce or civil partnership dissolution is finalised—not when you separate or start proceedings. Until the decree absolute is granted, they technically still have attorney powers.
What happens next depends on how you structured your LPA:
Scenario 1: Ex-spouse was your sole attorney
Claire appointed her husband as her sole attorney for both property and finance and health and welfare LPAs. After their divorce, her LPA became completely invalid because she had no replacement attorney named. Claire must create a new LPA from scratch if she wants attorney protection.
Scenario 2: Ex-spouse was one of multiple joint and several attorneys
Mark appointed his wife and his brother as joint and several attorneys (meaning they could act independently). After divorce, his wife's appointment ended automatically but his brother can continue acting alone. Mark's LPA remains valid and functional with just his brother.
Scenario 3: Ex-spouse was one of multiple joint attorneys
Jasmine appointed her civil partner and her sister as joint attorneys (meaning they must act together for every decision). After her civil partnership dissolution, the LPA became invalid. Joint attorneys cannot function if one is removed—all must be present to act.
Even though the revocation is automatic in these situations, you must still notify the Office of the Public Guardian of your divorce or dissolution. They need to update their register to reflect the change. Send them a copy of your decree absolute or final order along with a letter explaining which LPA is affected.
We recommend proactive revocation as soon as separation occurs, rather than waiting for the final divorce. If your relationship has broken down, you don't want your soon-to-be-ex-partner having legal authority over your finances during the divorce process. Complete a full deed of revocation and create a new LPA naming someone you trust completely.
Request that your attorney returns or destroys their certified copy of the LPA once the divorce is finalised. They should no longer hold documents giving them authority over your affairs.
How to Remove One Attorney Without Cancelling the Entire LPA
You can remove one attorney without cancelling your entire LPA, but only in specific circumstances.
This option is available only if you have multiple attorneys appointed jointly and severally. "Jointly and severally" means your attorneys can act independently—any one of them can make decisions alone without consulting the others.
This partial revocation is not possible if your attorneys were appointed jointly (meaning they must act together). Removing one attorney from a joint arrangement invalidates the entire LPA because the remaining attorneys cannot legally act without the removed attorney.
The Process for Partial Revocation
Complete a partial deed of revocation using this wording from GOV.UK:
This deed of revocation is made by [your name] of [your address].
I granted a lasting power of attorney for property and financial affairs/health and welfare [delete as appropriate] on [date donor signed the lasting power of attorney] appointing [name of first attorney] of [address of first attorney] and [name of second attorney] of [address of second attorney] to act as my attorney(s).
I hereby revoke [attorney's name that you are revoking] ONLY from the lasting power of attorney and the authority granted to him/her.
Signed and delivered as a deed [your signature]
Date signed [date]
Witnessed by [signature of witness]
Full name of witness [name of witness]
Address of witness [address of witness]
The same witness requirements apply as with a full deed of revocation. Your witness must be 18 or older, independent, and not connected to you or your attorneys.
Send the partial deed of revocation to the OPG along with your original LPA document. Also notify both the removed attorney and your continuing attorneys in writing by recorded delivery.
Critical Limitation
You cannot add a new attorney to an existing LPA using partial revocation. You can only remove attorneys. If you want to change the composition of your attorneys significantly—removing one and adding someone new—you must revoke the entire LPA and create a fresh one.
Robert has three attorneys appointed jointly and severally: his sister, his brother, and a close friend. Over time, his friend becomes unreliable and stops responding to messages. Robert can use partial revocation to remove his friend while his sister and brother continue to act. The LPA remains valid with two attorneys instead of three.
If your attorney arrangement is joint rather than joint and several, or if you want to make substantial changes to your LPA, full revocation and creating a new LPA is your only option.
Can Someone Else Cancel Your LPA If You Lose Capacity?
Once you lose mental capacity, you cannot cancel your own LPA. At that point, you no longer have the legal ability to make the decision to revoke it.
However, your LPA can still be cancelled through the Court of Protection. The court has powers under sections 22 and 23 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to revoke an LPA even when the donor lacks capacity.
Grounds for Court of Protection Revocation
The court can revoke an LPA if:
- Fraud or undue pressure was used to create the LPA
- The attorney is behaving inappropriately or not acting in your best interests
- The attorney has exceeded their authority
- The attorney is unsuitable to continue in the role
Who Can Apply
These parties can apply to the Court of Protection for revocation:
- Family members
- The Office of the Public Guardian
- Local authorities
- Other concerned parties with a legitimate interest
The OPG Safeguarding Process
The Office of the Public Guardian has a safeguarding team that investigates complaints about attorneys. If you're concerned about how an attorney is treating someone who lacks capacity, contact the OPG first:
- Phone: 0300 456 0300
- Email: customerservices@publicguardian.gov.uk
According to the OPG Annual Report 2024-25, the OPG made 509 Court of Protection applications in 2024-25 for supervision and investigation matters.
The process works like this:
- You raise concerns with the OPG by phone or email
- The OPG investigates the complaint (average 138 working days in 2024-25)
- If serious concerns are found, the OPG applies to the Court of Protection
- The court determines whether revocation is in the donor's best interests
The investigation timeline has increased from 93 working days in 2023-24 to 138 working days in 2024-25, reflecting the complexity of safeguarding investigations.
Court Alternatives to Full Revocation
The Court of Protection doesn't always revoke the entire LPA. The court can instead:
- Give specific directions to the attorney about how to act
- Require the attorney to provide detailed accounts
- Appoint a deputy to work alongside the attorney
- Restrict the attorney's powers while leaving some authority in place
Case law provides examples. In cases like Re Harcourt, courts have revoked LPAs where attorneys mismanaged the donor's finances or acted against their interests. These cases demonstrate that the court takes attorney misconduct seriously.
If you suspect an attorney is abusing their position, particularly financial abuse, you should also consider reporting to the police. Financial abuse of someone who lacks capacity is a criminal offence.
What Happens After You Cancel Your LPA
Your attorney's authority ends immediately when they receive your written notice of revocation. This happens before the OPG processes the paperwork. From the moment your attorney receives notification, any decisions they make on your behalf are unauthorised.
Your attorney must stop acting immediately upon receiving notice. They should return their certified copy of the LPA to you or destroy it. They no longer have legal authority to access your accounts, make healthcare decisions, or act on your behalf in any capacity.
Organisations to Notify
Send written confirmation of the revocation to every organisation that knew about the LPA:
- All banks and building societies where you hold accounts
- Investment providers and stockbrokers
- Pension companies and annuity providers
- Care homes or domiciliary care providers
- NHS trusts and your GP surgery
- Your local authority social services department
- Solicitors or financial advisors you work with
- Accountants or tax advisors
- Insurance companies
- Property management companies or landlords
- Any third parties who were given copies of the LPA
Create a comprehensive list and tick off each organisation as you notify them. Keep copies of all correspondence and delivery receipts.
OPG Register Update
Once the Office of the Public Guardian processes your revocation (8-10 weeks), your LPA is removed from the public register. Anyone searching the register will see that your LPA is no longer active.
The Dangerous Gap in Coverage
Here's the critical issue: once you cancel your LPA, you have no legal attorney arrangement in place. If you lose mental capacity before creating a new LPA, your family faces a serious problem.
Without an LPA, the only option is deputyship through the Court of Protection. This is expensive and slow:
- Deputyship application fee: £371
- Annual supervision fee: £320 per year (for most cases)
- Total first year cost: £691
- Processing time: 6 months or longer
Compare that to an LPA, which costs £92 to register and provides immediate protection.
Michael cancelled his LPA in January but delayed creating a new one. He suffered a stroke in March and lost capacity. His family had to apply for deputyship, which cost £691 in the first year and took six months to be granted. During that time, his family struggled to access his accounts to pay his care home fees.
Recommendation
Create your new LPA before cancelling the old one if possible. If you cancel first, create the replacement LPA immediately—within days, not weeks or months. Every day without an LPA is a day you're vulnerable to capacity loss without protection.
Creating a New LPA After Cancellation
You should create a replacement LPA as soon as possible after cancelling your old one. Ideally, create the new LPA before you revoke the old one to avoid any gap in coverage.
What You Can Change
A new LPA gives you a fresh start. You can change:
- Your attorneys (the primary reason most people create new LPAs)
- The attorney arrangement (switch from joint to joint and several, or vice versa)
- Your instructions and preferences
- Your replacement attorneys
- Your certificate provider
- Any restrictions on your attorneys' powers
Nothing carries forward from your old LPA. Your new LPA is a completely fresh legal document.
The Registration Process
The new LPA follows the same registration process as your original:
- Complete the LPA forms (property and finance, health and welfare, or both)
- Have a certificate provider confirm you understand what you're doing
- Notify people if required (family members who should know about the LPA)
- Sign and date the LPA with witnesses
- Submit to the Office of the Public Guardian for registration
- Wait 8-10 weeks for processing
Current Costs
According to GOV.UK, the registration fee is £92 per LPA from 17 November 2025. Since property and finance LPAs and health and welfare LPAs are separate documents, creating both costs £184 total.
Fee Reductions and Exemptions
You may qualify for reduced fees:
- 50% reduction to £46 if your annual income before tax is less than £12,000
- Full exemption (free) if you receive income-based benefits including Universal Credit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, income-based Employment and Support Allowance, or Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
Check the GOV.UK LPA fees guidance for full details on reductions and exemptions.
Lessons from Your Previous LPA
Reflect on what went wrong with your previous LPA:
- Did you choose the wrong person? Be more careful in attorney selection this time
- Did circumstances change? Add replacement attorneys to cover future changes
- Were your instructions unclear? Provide more detailed guidance in the new LPA
- Did you appoint joint attorneys when joint and several would have worked better? Choose the right arrangement this time
Options for Creating Your LPA
You have three main options:
DIY using OPG forms: Free to create but complex to complete correctly. According to Which? data, 50,918 LPA applications were rejected in 2023-24 due to errors. The rejection rate is high for DIY applications.
Online services: Platforms guide you through the process with clear instructions, reducing error rates. Costs vary but typically range from £99 to £200 plus the £92 registration fee.
Solicitor: Professional legal advice and document preparation. Costs £650 or more but suitable for complex situations involving business interests, trusts, or complicated family dynamics.
Critical Timing Issue
If your old LPA is still registered when you apply to register your new LPA, the OPG will not register the new one. The OPG won't allow duplicate LPAs for the same donor covering the same matters. You must ensure the old LPA is fully revoked before the new one can be registered.
After divorcing her husband, Emma created a new LPA appointing her adult daughter and sister as joint and several attorneys. She included clearer instructions this time about consulting her before making major financial decisions. She also added her brother as a replacement attorney in case her daughter or sister became unable to act.
The process gave Emma peace of mind that the right people would help her if she ever needed it, and that she'd learned from the mistakes of her first LPA.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Cancelling an LPA
Mistake 1: Assuming Divorce Automatically Cancels the Entire LPA
Many people think divorce cancels the whole LPA. It doesn't. Divorce only cancels your ex-spouse's appointment. If you have other attorneys, they continue to act. You must still notify the OPG of the divorce and check whether your LPA is still functional or needs replacing.
Mistake 2: Trying to Amend the LPA Instead of Revoking
You cannot amend an LPA. This is the single most common reason for application rejections. People try to cross out names, add new attorneys, or change instructions on the existing document. None of these work. You must revoke and create a new LPA.
Mistake 3: Not Notifying Your Attorney Before They Act
Your attorney's authority continues until they receive written notice of revocation. If you revoke your LPA but don't notify your attorney, and they make decisions on your behalf, those decisions might still be valid. Use recorded delivery and keep proof of delivery.
Mistake 4: Using the Wrong Witness for the Deed of Revocation
The same strict witness rules apply to deeds of revocation as to original LPAs. Your witness cannot be a family member, your attorney, anyone under 18, or anyone who lacks mental capacity. Using an ineligible witness invalidates your deed of revocation.
Mistake 5: Not Notifying All Organisations with Copies
Your attorney could still access your accounts if your bank isn't informed of the revocation. Create a comprehensive list of every organisation that has a copy of your LPA and systematically notify each one. Keep records of all notifications sent.
Mistake 6: Cancelling Without Creating a Replacement LPA
This leaves a dangerous gap. If you lose capacity before creating a new LPA, your family must apply for deputyship at a cost of £371 plus £320 per year and wait six months or more. Create your new LPA before or immediately after cancelling the old one.
Mistake 7: Using Informal Cancellation Methods
Just telling your attorney "you're fired" has no legal effect. You must use a formal deed of revocation following the exact template from GOV.UK, properly witnessed and sent to the OPG with your original LPA document.
Mistake 8: Not Keeping Proof of Cancellation
Keep copies of everything:
- Your completed deed of revocation
- Recorded delivery receipts showing your attorney received notice
- Confirmation from the OPG when they process the revocation
- Letters sent to organisations notifying them
You may need proof that you cancelled the LPA if disputes arise later.
Mistake 9: Forgetting About Your Second LPA Type
If you have both a property and finance LPA and a health and welfare LPA, you must cancel both separately. They're distinct legal documents. Cancelling one doesn't cancel the other. Complete separate deeds of revocation for each.
Mistake 10: Not Seeking Legal Advice for Complex Situations
Some situations require professional legal help. Seek advice if:
- Your attorney is suspected of fraud or abuse (you need a solicitor and possibly police)
- Your mental capacity is borderline or fluctuating (you need a capacity assessment)
- Your attorney refuses to cooperate or return documents (you may need court intervention)
- You're involved in Court of Protection proceedings
- Your LPA involves complex trusts or business interests
In these cases, the cost of legal advice (typically £250-500 for initial advice) is money well spent to avoid costly mistakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I cancel my LPA if I've changed my mind about my attorney?
A: Yes, you can cancel (revoke) your LPA at any time as long as you still have mental capacity. You'll need to complete a deed of revocation, notify your attorneys in writing, and send the original LPA document to the Office of the Public Guardian. The process takes around 8-10 weeks.
Q: What happens to my LPA if I get divorced?
A: If your ex-spouse is your attorney, the LPA is automatically revoked when you divorce unless you explicitly stated in the LPA that it should continue. If your ex-spouse was your sole attorney with no replacement, you'll need to create a new LPA. If you have joint attorneys, only your ex-spouse's appointment ends.
Q: Can I change just one attorney without cancelling the entire LPA?
A: No, you cannot amend an existing LPA to change one attorney. You have two options: complete a partial deed of revocation to remove one attorney (if you have multiple appointed jointly and severally), or revoke the entire LPA and create a new one with your preferred attorneys.
Q: How much does it cost to cancel an LPA in the UK?
A: There is no fee to cancel an LPA. However, if you want to create a new LPA after cancellation, it costs £92 per LPA to register from 17 November 2025. You may qualify for a 50% reduction to £46 if you receive certain benefits, or a full exemption if you receive income-based benefits.
Q: Can someone else cancel my LPA if I lose mental capacity?
A: No, you cannot cancel your own LPA once you've lost mental capacity. However, concerned family members or the Office of the Public Guardian can apply to the Court of Protection to revoke an LPA if there's evidence of fraud, undue pressure, or if the attorney is acting against your best interests.
Q: Do I need a solicitor to cancel my LPA?
A: No, you don't need a solicitor to cancel your LPA. You can complete the deed of revocation yourself using the template provided by the Office of the Public Guardian on GOV.UK. However, if your situation is complex (such as suspected attorney abuse or disputed capacity), legal advice is recommended.
Q: What's the difference between revoking and disclaiming an LPA?
A: Revoking an LPA is when you (the donor) cancel the LPA yourself. Disclaiming is when an attorney decides they no longer want to act and formally gives up their role using form LPA005. Both require notification to the Office of the Public Guardian, but only the donor can revoke the entire LPA.
Conclusion
Key takeaways:
- You can cancel your LPA at any time while you have mental capacity by completing a deed of revocation, notifying your attorneys in writing by recorded delivery, and sending the original LPA to the Office of the Public Guardian at PO Box 16185, Birmingham B2 2WH
- Divorce automatically revokes your ex-spouse's attorney appointment, but you must still notify the OPG and may need to create a new LPA if they were your sole attorney or if you had joint attorneys
- You cannot amend an existing LPA—your only options are partial revocation to remove one attorney from a jointly and severally arrangement, or full revocation followed by creating a new LPA
- Once you lose mental capacity, only the Court of Protection can cancel your LPA, and only if there's evidence of fraud, undue pressure, or attorney misbehaviour
- After cancelling your LPA, notify all organisations immediately and create a replacement LPA quickly to avoid a dangerous gap where you have no attorney protection
Cancelling an LPA might feel complicated, but it's your legal right to revoke an attorney arrangement that no longer serves your interests. Whether you're recovering from relationship breakdown, addressing attorney concerns, or simply choosing different representatives, the revocation process protects your autonomy.
Taking action now—while you have capacity—ensures the right people have authority to help you if you ever need it.
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Legal Disclaimer: This article provides general information only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. WUHLD is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Laws and guidance change and their application depends on your circumstances. For advice about your situation, consult a qualified solicitor or regulated professional. Unless stated otherwise, information relates to England and Wales.
Legal Disclaimer:
This article provides general information only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. WUHLD is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Laws and guidance change and their application depends on your circumstances. For advice about your situation, consult a qualified solicitor or regulated professional. Unless stated otherwise, information relates to England and Wales.
Sources:
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- The Lasting Powers of Attorney Regulations 2007
- GOV.UK - End your lasting power of attorney
- GOV.UK - Change your lasting power of attorney
- Office of the Public Guardian Annual Report 2024-25
- Which? - 50,000 lasting power of attorney applications rejected
- MoneyWeek - Lasting power of attorney rejections soar 200%
- GOV.UK - Changes to lasting power of attorney fees: 2025
- The Court Fees (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2021