Make a Lasting Power of Attorney — Protect the People and Things That Matter
Deciding to make a Lasting Power of Attorney is one of the kindest, most practical things you can do for the people you love. It gives someone you trust the legal authority to look after your finances, your health decisions, and even your business — if the day comes when you can’t.
At Pacific Law, we make it straightforward. Fixed fees, plain English, and a consultation to take your instructions.
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“We Never Thought It Would Happen to Us”
Nobody likes to imagine a time when they can’t manage their own affairs. But illness, accidents and age rarely send a warning.
“Mum had a stroke. Overnight, I couldn’t access her bank account to pay her care bills — and I was her own son.”
“If something happened to me tomorrow, who would sign contracts, pay the staff, or keep the business running?”
“The bank told us we’d need court permission to help Dad. Six months. Thousands of pounds. While he sat there, unable to sign anything.”
There is a simple, affordable way to prevent all of this. It’s called a Lasting Power of Attorney — and putting one in place now costs far less than the alternative.
What this means for you: the people you trust can step in immediately, without courts, delays or family disputes.
How We Help You Make a Lasting Power of Attorney
A Property & Financial Affairs LPA lets someone you trust manage your home, money, bills and investments if you can’t. Life carries on — mortgages paid, bills settled.
A Health & Welfare LPA ensures decisions about your care, medical treatment and living arrangements are made by someone who knows what you would want.
Business LPA — Business Continuity keeps your company running if you can’t lead it: payroll met, contracts signed, banking handled. Essential cover for company directors and owners.
LPA Review & Update Service – Already have an LPA? We check it’s valid, correctly drafted and still reflects your wishes so that it works when it’s needed most.
Combined Will & LPA Planning – One conversation, one plan. Your Will and LPAs prepared together, so nothing falls through the gaps.
Certificate Provider & Registration Included – We handle the paperwork, signatures, certification and registration with the Office of the Public Guardian. You won’t need to fill in a single government form.
What this means for you: whatever your situation — family, business, or both — there’s a route covered here, and we’ll tell you which one fits.
Why Clients Choose Pacific Law
Fast, without cutting corners. Most LPAs are drafted within 7–14 working days of your consultation. You won’t sit wondering where things stand as we keep you updated at every step.
Fixed fees, agreed in writing. You’ll know the exact cost before we begin. No hourly rates. No surprise invoices. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Lawyers who understand families and businesses. We advise private clients and commercial clients all the time. Your LPA can protect your personal affairs and your business interests together under one roof.
A real person, whenever you need one Speak directly to your lawyer by phone, video or in person. Plain-English answers, prompt replies.
What this means for you: peace of mind, delivered quickly, by people who treat you like a person rather than a case number.
How We Register Your LPA: Four Simple Steps
Step 1 — Take Your instructions
We’ll listen to your needs and understand your requirements and advise the most appropriate path for you.
Step 2 — We draft your LPA
Your lawyer prepares the documents around your wishes, in plain English. You choose your attorneys; we make sure the paperwork says exactly what you intend. Drafted within 7–14 working days from your instruction.
Step 3 — You sign
We guide everyone through signing — in the right order, with the right witnesses — and act as certificate provider where needed. Getting this right is where most DIY attempts come unstuck.
Step 4 — Registration and safekeeping
We register your LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian and return it securely once sealed. That’s it — protection in place for life.
What this means for you: roughly half an hour of your time. We do everything else.
Lasting Power of Attorney Costs: Fixed Fees, No Surprises
Making a Lasting Power of Attorney is one of the most affordable forms of legal protection you will ever buy and it costs a fraction of the alternative of not having one.
| Service | Fixed Fee |
|---|---|
| Prepare and register one LPA | £299.00 |
| Prepare and register two LPAs | £499.00 |
| Review of one existing LPA | £199.00 |
| Review of two existing LPAs | £299.00 |
Our prices include drafting, certification, the certificate provider service and registration with the Office of the Public Guardian. The only additional cost is the Office of the Public Guardian’s own registration fee, which they charge per document.
A word on value: most clients choose two LPAs — one covering property and finances, one covering health and welfare — because full protection costs just £200.00 more than half-measures.
Whatever option you choose, the fee is agreed with you in writing before we start.
What this means for you: certainty. One agreed price, and nothing more to pay to us.
The True Cost of Waiting
Here’s the comparison:
| With an LPA in place | Without an LPA |
|---|---|
| Your chosen person can act immediately | Your family must apply to the Court of Protection |
| One fixed fee, paid once | Application fees, annual fees and solicitors’ costs — frequently running into thousands of pounds |
| Delays avoided | Decisions frozen for months while the court decides |
| You choose who decides | The court decides who acts on your behalf |
And one further reality, stated plainly: an LPA can only be made while you have mental capacity. Once capacity is lost, it’s too late — and the only route left is the court.
DIY forms are another common stumbling block. Self-prepared LPAs are rejected more often than people expect; a signature in the wrong place can invalidate the entire document. Our job is to make sure yours works the first time.
What this means for you: acting now is quick, affordable and calm. Acting later may be impossible — and leaves your family carrying the cost.
Your Questions, Answered
“Do I really need both LPAs, or is one enough?” They cover different things. A Property & Financial Affairs LPA protects your money and home. A Health & Welfare LPA protects your care and treatment. Many people make just one; most are glad they made both.
“Can’t I just download the forms and do it myself?” You can — the forms are publicly available. But the wording of your instructions, the choice of attorneys, and the strict signing order trip up many people, and errors can invalidate the document. We make sure it’s done right, first time.
“What exactly will this cost me?” Exactly what’s in the table above. £299.00 for one LPA, £499.00 for two, plus the Office of the Public Guardian’s registration fee. Nothing hidden, nothing added later.
“I made an Enduring Power of Attorney years ago — is it still valid?” Possibly. EPAs made before October 2007 can still be valid, but they only cover finances and need careful reviewing before they can be used. Our £199 review service exists precisely for this.
“Could my attorney just spend my money however they like?” No. Attorneys are legally bound to act in your best interests and, wherever possible, follow your stated wishes — with oversight under the Mental Capacity Act. Choosing the right person matters, and we’ll help you think it through.
Want the fuller background before deciding? Read our complete guide to Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Take the First Step Today — It Starts With One Conversation
Every week without an LPA is a week your family and your business are exposed to the alternative: courts, costs and delays. The good news is that sorting it out takes less time than you’d think.
Make your enquiry today, and we’ll respond within one working day.