Plan for Future Decisions with Lasting Powers of Attorney
Protect yourself and your family if you lose capacity to make decisions. Choose who manages your finances and healthcare - before you need them.
Fixed pricing. Both LPAs included. OPG filing fee covered.
What's Included
Both Lasting Powers of Attorney:
Property & Financial Affairs LPA - Who manages your money, property, and bills
Health & Welfare LPA - Who makes medical and care decisions for you
Plus:
Drafted by qualified Society of Will Writers professionals
OPG filing fee included (£184 value)
Unlimited copies to distribute to your attorneys
Clear signing and witnessing instructions
Full professional indemnity insurance
If there are any mistakes, we cover the cost of resubmission for both LPAs.
Did you know that if you lose capacity, your spouse has no automatic right to make decisions on your behalf?
Why You Need LPAs
Without LPAs, if you lose capacity:
Your family cannot access your bank accounts
No one can pay your bills or sell your property
Courts must appoint a deputy (this process takes over a year)
Your loved ones have no legal authority to make decisions for you
Medical professionals may override your family's wishes
Lasting Power of Attorneys give someone you trust the legal authority to act on your behalf.
Why AWAY Wills?
Both LPAs, One Price
Most people need both types of LPA. We include both as standard, plus the OPG filing fee (£184).
Expert Guidance
Choosing attorneys is a big decision. We'll guide you through who to appoint, backup attorneys, and restrictions or preferences.
Error-Free Guarantee
Every LPA undergoes third-party checking. If mistakes occur, we cover resubmission costs for both LPAs.
Flexible Service
Evening and weekend video appointments. No forms to fill out beforehand. Expert support throughout.
How It Works
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Discuss your circumstances and understand which LPAs you need.
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We guide you through choosing attorneys, backup attorneys, and any instructions or preferences you might wish to include. We discuss the repercussions of decision making and guide you through all of your options.
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Access your draft LPAs through our secure portal. Unlimited revisions until you’re happy with what is included.
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Clear instructions for signing and witnessing. We handle the Office of the Public Guardian / OPG registration on your behalf.
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Receive unlimited copies to distribute to your attorneys, family, and anyone you trust to look after the documents. We also provide clear instructions on how to certify your copies.
Pricing
Both LPAs (Property & Financial + Health & Welfare): £525
Includes:
Both LPA documents
OPG filing fee (£184)
Unlimited copies
Expert drafting and checking
Registration support
Fixed fee. No hidden charges.
You Need Lasting Power of Attorneys If You:
Want to choose who makes decisions for you (not the courts)
Have assets, property, or savings to protect
Want your partner or family to manage your affairs if you can't
Care about who makes medical decisions on your behalf
Want to avoid lengthy and expensive court processes
Common situations:
Planning ahead while healthy (most people)
Diagnosed with early-stage dementia
Concerned about stroke, accident, or sudden illness
Want to protect their business and daily affairs in case of accident
Managing elderly parents' affairs
With LPAs |
Without LPAs |
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| £525 total cost | £4,000+ court fees |
| You choose your attorney | Court appoints a deputy |
| Immediate (if you choose) | 12+ months waiting |
| Flexible, revocable | Rigid court oversight |
Types of LPA Explained
Property & Financial Affairs
Allows your attorney to:
Manage bank accounts and pay bills
Access and sell property
Manage investments and pensions
Claim benefits on your behalf
Handle tax affairs
Can be used: Immediately (if you choose) or only when you lose capacity
Health & Welfare
Allows your attorney to:
Make medical treatment decisions
Make decisions regarding life sustaining treatment
Decide where you live (care home, hospital, home)
Make decisions about daily care and routine
Give or refuse consent to life-sustaining treatment (if you choose)
Can only be used: When you lack capacity to make these decisions yourself
Common Questions
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Yes. A Will and Lasting Power of Attorney are completely different documents. An LPA is active whilst you are alive, and a Will is only activated upon your death.
They perform different functions.
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Most people do. One covers money and property, the other covers healthcare. They serve different purposes and cannot substitute for each other.
If there’s a reason you believe you only need one, we can discuss your situation.
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Property & Financial LPA: Immediately (if you choose) or when you lose capacity.
Health & Welfare LPA: Only when you lack capacity to make decisions.We will discuss all of your options and make sure you’re comfortable with your decision.
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Your family must apply to the Court of Protection to become your deputy. This costs £4,000+ in court fees, takes a year to process, and requires annual reporting to the court.
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Yes. You can revoke LPAs at any time while you have mental capacity. We can help you create a new version if your circumstances change.
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Someone you trust completely. Usually a partner, adult child, or close family member. We recommend appointing backup attorneys in case your first choice cannot act.
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Yes, you can complete LPAs yourself using the government's online service. However, much like cutting your own hair, just because you can doesn't mean you should.
The LPA forms have multiple points where the Office of the Public Guardian advises you to seek professional help. The wording of preferences, instructions, and restrictions is extremely nuanced - small mistakes can invalidate your entire LPA.
The risk: You won't discover errors until you've lost capacity and your family tries to use the LPA. At that point, it's too late to fix, and your loved ones face the exact court process you were trying to avoid (£4,000+ and over a year).
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The Office of the Public Guardian registers and oversees LPAs. Registration costs £164 (included in our price) and makes your LPAs legally valid. Unlike your Will, you have to register your LPAs for them to be valid.
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See all of our FAQs here and don’t forget you can book a free, 30 minute, no obligation call with one of our professional drafters at any time.
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No obligation. No pressure. Just clear guidance.