Telephone Power of Attorney £199
Let our legal experts assist you in appointing the right people to make decisions on your behalf.
What does a lasting power of attorney offer me?
Control
You can choose whomever you believe will make decisions with your best interests in mind.
Peace of mind
By preparing for the worst, an LPA can save yourself and your loved ones stress and unnecessary expenses later on in life.
Assurance
Without an LPA, your family will have a costly and lengthy legal battle to gain control of your health and wellbeing.
Lasting Power of Attorney explained
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.
This gives you more control over what happens to you if you have an accident or an illness and cannot make your own decisions (you ‘lack mental capacity’).
Health & Welfare LPA
A Health and Welfare LPA gives an attorney the power to make decisions about things like:
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your daily routine, for example washing, dressing, eating
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medical care
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moving into a care home
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life-sustaining treatment
It can only be used when you’re unable to make your own decisions.
Property & Finance LPA
A Property and Finance LPA gives an attorney the power to make decisions about money and property for you, for example:
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managing a bank or building society account
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paying bills
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collecting benefits or a pension
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selling your home
It can be used as soon as it’s registered, with your permission.
Signing your Lasting Power of Attorney
Signing and dating is easy, simply follow the provided instructions to correctly sign your documents. Once done, you are ready for registration.
Zenco Legal clearly label the documents so that when you receive them, you can be 100% sure you are signing in the correct place.
Registering your documents
The Office of the Public Guardian charge a registration fee that ranges from £0 to £82 for each Lasting Powers of Attorney.
This is not included in our cost.
Our service tells you how much your registration fees are.
The registration fees are paid directly to the OPG after the start of the registration process. You can select whether you pay this fee by card or cheque. if you select to pay by card the OPG will contact you directly for a payment further down the line.
Once the documents are completed there is no deadline to send them for registration. However, the documents do not become legally binding until they are registered.
Why do people use Zenco?
Affordable
Here at Zenco, we take pride in providing services that are genuinely affordable without compromising on quality.
Our commitment to affordability ensures that everyone can protect their best interests without breaking the bank.
Accessible
We believe in accessibility for all. That’s why our service is designed to be easily accessible to everyone, both physically and digitally.
We offer an intuitive online platform for those who prefer to use a service from the comfort of their homes.
Moreover, our customer support team is always available to assist with any queries, making the experience smooth and hassle-free for everyone.
Amazing
We strive to provide an amazing experience to each and every one of our valued customers. From the moment you visit our website, our commitment to excellence shines through.
Our amazing team of dedicated professionals works tirelessly to deliver services that go above and beyond expectations.
We continuously innovate and improve so that you can look after the things that matter with ease.
How our telephone service works
Getting started
Book a call with one of our legal advisors at a date and time that works around you.
Writing the LPA
On your appointment, you will be guided through the drafting process, making sure that you understand each step.
Finalising your document
Once you’re happy with your LPA, we’ll send it out for you to sign and to then send to the Office of the Public Guardian for registration.
Need help? Don’t worry
If you get stuck at any point our team are just one call away to answer your questions.
Available from 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday
Top Questions for Power of Attorney
Can I help make an application for a loved one?
Answer:
The simple answer is Yes. You can help make a power of attorney for a loved one, whether using our online service or our assisted service. It is imperative that the wishes of the donor are met. The certificate provider discusses this matter with the donor and signs to say that this is correct.
Does the cost for your service cover any registration fees that may apply?
Answer:
No. The registration fee is not included in the cost of our service.
How do I apply for a remission or exemption?
Answer:
A remission or exemption is where you’re able to make an LPA for half the price, or free of charge. You’re able to apply for a remission or exemption if you earn less than £12,000 per year or are on means-tested benefits. You’ll need to apply at the same time as sending in your LPA application.
Can anyone be an attorney?
Answer:
Yes as long as the person is over the age of 18 and able to understand the responsibility of becoming an attorney.
