DIY Lasting Power Of Attorney

pineapplesherbet

No, I totally disagree, having been in that situation and having my mum's wishes totally disregarded I never want to go through that again. Unfortunately hospital politics are very often more important to medical staff than people's welfare these days.

Biggles

pineapplesherbet wrote: »

Ours just quoted £510! We already have an enduring power of attorney but are concerned it won't cover any health decisions we need to make for our loved one so want to change to the lasting one. Does anyone have any tips for doing it at home? Relative can't speak after a stroke but is sound of mind. Thanks in advance

The forms and guidance are free on the Ministry of Justice website http://www.justice.gov.uk/guidance/protecting-the-vulnerable/mental-capacity-act/index.htm

pineapplesherbet

Thanks Biggles, very kind :-)

pineapplesherbet

As my Mum has lost her power of speech after a stroke (although she is still able to think clearly and say yes and no) would I be better to do this through a solicitor in case of comeback? She is capable of reading the documents and signing if in agreement (which she obviously is!) We are only really concerned about the care and welfare part at this stage. What happens if you do the DIY pack with regard to showing mental capacity please? Ta

dzug1

One way of doing it is to get a friend who knows her well (not a relative or someone else who could benefit from her finances) to act as certifier

I'm pretty sure there is a guide to being a certificate provider on the application form

Errata

Info on who can be a certifier here http://www.attwaters.co.uk/2009/05/lasting-powers-of-attorney-the-certificate-provider/

stevepett

Massive increase in costs on Lasting Powers of Attorney if you earn under £12000 a year each from 1st October, details at http://www.LPAuk.com - please contact your MP!

Biggles

stevepett wrote: »

Massive increase in costs on Lasting Powers of Attorney if you earn under £12000 a year each from 1st October, details at http://www.LPAuk.com - please contact your MP!

From £120 to £130.

alanq

I'd like to read a full official announcement. I skimmed that article yesterday. The link now displays something completely different.

A £10 increase was not the only thing mentioned.

People with low incomes can currently pay reduced fees. How will these reductions be changed? It may be correct that there will be "Massive increase in costs on Lasting Powers of Attorney if you earn under £12000 a year each from 1st October".

One thing I did notice was a complaint that people would have to pay 50% of the fee to resubmit an amended LPA that was previously rejected because it was incorrectly completed. From what I recall reading currently 100% of the fee has to be paid to resubmit.

Willman_Rodders

Biggles wrote: »

From £120 to £130.

Not quite Biggles. Presently, if the donor earns less than £12,000 p.a. they pay nothing to the Office of the Public Guardian for the registration of a Lasting Power of Attorney ("LPA"). The new charges (that appear to apply from 1st October 2011) will come in at a minimum of £65 per application i.e. 50% of the new £130 fee. So that is a significant increase (from £NIL to £65).

There appear to be other increases too. Presently, if you earn less than £16500 but more than £12,000 then the donor will qualify for a reduction in fees; these range from 75% down to 25% of the usual fee depending upon income. If my understanding is correct this is being removed. So, if you earn £12,000 or less per annum you pay £65 per LPA registration application. If you earn £12,001 p.a. you pay £130 per LPA registration application.

I await formal confirmation of the above (in the form of an updated website and literature, but that is my present understanding of the report.)