Walker Foster discusses the upcoming changes to lasting power of attorney (LPA) registration fees. Find out more and set up an LPA today.
If you are considering putting a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place, it is helpful to be aware of upcoming changes to the associated fees. An LPA is a legal document that allows you to specify who you would like to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself. It means your financial, health or personal affairs are managed in line with your preferences, by someone you trust.
At Walker Foster, we are here to guide you through the process with clear, reliable advice and to keep you informed about developments that may affect your planning.
From 17 November 2025, the fee for registering an LPA will increase from £82 to £92. This fee applies to each individual LPA - so if you are registering a Property and Financial Affairs LPA, that application will cost £92. Likewise, if you are registering a Health and Welfare LPA, that will also cost £92.
Many people choose to set up both types of LPA at the same time, to ensure that their financial matters and personal welfare are both covered. In these cases, the total cost will be £184, as each LPA is a separate legal document and must be registered individually.
The Ministry of Justice has stated that the increase will help the Office of the Public Guardian to continue delivering its services and meeting its responsibilities. The additional funding is intended to support service improvements, including more efficient processing and continued investment in digital systems.
Fee reductions and full exemptions will still be available for those who qualify. If you are on a low income or receive certain means-tested benefits, support is in place to help make the LPA process accessible.
If you would like more information about the upcoming LPA fee changes, or if you are thinking about putting an LPA in place, our approachable and knowledgeable team is here to help. We will guide you through each step and ensure you have the clarity and confidence to make the right decisions for your future. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to arrange a conversation at a time that suits you.
The requirement to be physically present is absolute. A signature cannot be witnessed online via a video call like Zoom or FaceTime, or even through a window.
A power of attorney does not continue after death. When the donor dies, the authority granted to the attorney ends immediately. There is no grace period, and the attorney stops acting from the point of the donor’s death.
If you are thinking about ending a power of attorney, one of the first questions is often about cost. The answer will depend on factors such as your circumstances and whether you need support with the process.
There is no single statutory definition for executor misconduct in England and Wales. Instead, it is understood as a breach of the fiduciary duty owed to the estate.
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