Increase in registration fees for Lasting Power of Attorneys

In August, the Ministry of Justice announced that the fee for registering a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) will increase later this year.

Kathryn Ingram, Associate Solicitor and member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers (ALL)* provides an update.

From 17th November 2025, the fee will rise from £82 to £92 per application. Anyone submitting an LPA registration with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) after this date will be required to pay the new rate.

Why is the Cost Increasing?

According to the government’s website, the new fee is to ensure that income from LPA applications better matches the cost of delivering the services provided by the OPG.

The website also highlights that LPA applicants may be entitled to an exemption (no fee) or remission (fee reduction) depending on their financial circumstances. More information on this can be found on the government website here.

What is an LPA?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a powerful legal document allowing you to appoint one or more people to make decisions on your behalf should you lose the capacity to do so yourself. Those you appoint (‘attorneys’) are usually trusted family or friends but can also be legal professionals.

There are two types of LPA:

• Property and Financial Affairs LPA – covers decisions about your finances, property, and assets
• Health and Welfare LPA – covers decisions about your medical treatment, care, and living arrangements

If you apply for both types of LPA, the total cost will increase to £184 after the new fee is introduced.

What’s the process for creating an LPA?

To create an LPA, you and your chosen attorneys must complete several forms which together become a legally binding document. A legal professional, such as a qualified solicitor, will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you fully understand the questions and their implications. They act as an important safeguard, helping to protect your wishes and preferences.

While ‘DIY’ options for creating LPAs are available online, these can carry significant risks for donors. Firstly, the resulting document may not be legally robust. If a mistake on one of the complicated forms goes unnoticed, the LPA may later be rejected by banks or medical professionals. This method also increases the risk of fraud and the LPA not accurately reflecting your wishes and preferences.

For guidance on where to start, please see this helpful guide from the Association of Lifetime Lawyers.

Our Advice

Having your LPAs completed by one of our expert legal professionals is the best way to ensure that your best interests are protected and that those you trust can support you when you need it most.

To avoid the coming price increase, contact our Wills, Probate and Inheritance team today by calling 01228 516666.