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Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney
A personal LPA service for a fixed £100, with free home visits across Greater Manchester.
A Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney lets you choose someone you trust, your attorney, to make decisions about your medical care, daily routine and living arrangements if you are ever unable to make those decisions for yourself. I prepare every LPA personally, and I send your documents within 7 days of receiving everything I need from you.
No obligation. Your fee is agreed and fixed before you commit to anything.
How much does a Health and Welfare LPA cost?
Health & Welfare LPA
£100*
One Lasting Power of Attorney, prepared for you.
Included in the service: –
- A consultation at your home, by telephone or by video call
- Plain-English guidance on who to appoint, how many attorneys to have, and whether to give them authority over life-sustaining treatment
- An LPA prepared for your circumstances, not generated from a template
- Your documents ready within 7 days of my receiving everything I need from you.
Both types of LPA
£150 for both*
Health and Welfare plus Property and Financial Affairs, for the same person, saving £50.
Included in the service: –
- A consultation at your home, by telephone or by video call
- Plain-English guidance on who to appoint, how many attorneys to have, and whether to give them authority over life-sustaining treatment
- An LPA prepared for your circumstances, not generated from a template
- Your documents ready within 7 days of my receiving everything I need from you.
*The Office of the Public Guardian also charges a registration fee of £92 per LPA. This is separate from my fee and is paid whether you register the LPA yourself or ask me to do it. You may pay a reduced fee, or nothing, if you have a low income or receive certain means-tested benefits.
See why clients trust Wise Owl Wills
Read what clients say about the clear advice, personal service and reassurance they received when putting their plans in place.
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about 13 days ago
Stephen at Wise Owl Wills
We asked Stephen at Wise Owl Wills to prepare our mirror Wills and a letter of wishes. He listened carefully to what we wanted, explained our options clearly and helped us put our wishes into words. Stephen explained how the Wills would provide for each other and our family, and how the letter of wishes could offer additional guidance alongside them. We appreciated having time to ask questions and discuss the details. The personal service made the whole process straightforward and reassuring. We would recommend Wise Owl Wills to couples looking for professionally drafted Wills and thoughtful, practical guidance.
about 1 month ago
A great mirror will service
Me and my partner used Wise Owl Wills for our mirror Wills and a Lasting Power of Attorney. Stephen explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and never made us feel rushed or pressured. The price was agreed beforehand, so we knew exactly what we were paying. Everything was sorted quickly and professionally, and we now feel much happier knowing our affairs are in order. I would definitely recommend Wise Owl Wills to anyone in Denton or Greater Manchester.
about 1 month ago
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about 1 month ago
Stephen at Wise Owl Wills prepared both…
Stephen at Wise Owl Wills prepared both my Will and Lasting power of attorney making whole process straightforward easy to understand explaining options clearly and answered questions ensured documents reflected my wishes. He was professional throughout thorough and reassuring. I now have peace of mind knowing that my family provided for and that right people can make appropriate decisions for me if needed. I would highly recommend Wise Owl Wills.
about 1 month ago
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We found the writing of the will very helpful and was given advice on how to put in our wishes.Found the whole experience stress free and would recommend them to our friends.
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Easy communication
Easy communication, professionally written wills covering all of the technical issues necessary. Pleased with the price and the result.
Who a Health and Welfare LPA is right for
A Health and Welfare LPA is usually worth putting in place if:
- you want a genuine say in who makes decisions about your care and treatment if you are ever unable to make them yourself, rather than leaving it to whoever happens to be involved at the time
- you are already arranging a Will, or a Property and Financial Affairs LPA, and want your health and welfare decisions covered at the same time
- you or a family member has received a diagnosis that may affect your ability to make decisions in future, and you want to plan while you still have full capacity
- you want to name a particular person you trust, rather than leave decisions to be worked out between family members and medical professionals after the event
A Health and Welfare LPA only covers decisions about your care and medical treatment; it has no bearing on your money or property. Most clients choose to put a Property and Financial Affairs LPA in place at the same time. If you also want to record your own decisions about refusing specific treatment in advance, a Living Will can sit alongside your LPA.
How to arrange your Lasting Power of Attorney in three simple steps
1. Tell me what you need
Call me or send a message through my contact page, and I will arrange a convenient, no-obligation consultation.
2. Talk through your choices
We talk through your wishes at your home, or by telephone or by video call, and I explain anything that needs explaining before you decide.
3. Your LPA is personally prepared
I send your documents within 7 days of receiving everything that I need from you.
A Lasting Power of Attorney service near you, with free home visits
I visit clients at home free of charge across all ten Greater Manchester boroughs: Bolton, Bury, the City of Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan. If you would rather not have a visit, or you live further afield, a telephone or video appointment costs exactly the same.
Who will prepare your LPA
Wise Owl Wills was founded by Stephen Rhodes, who was called to the Bar in 1999 and has 27 years of legal experience. Stephen understands both how these important documents should be prepared and what can go wrong when someone’s wishes are not expressed properly. You deal directly with Stephen throughout, from your first conversation to the completion of your documents.
Health and Welfare LPAs: frequently asked questions
Doesn't my next of kin have the right to decide anyway?
No. Being next of kin, or even a spouse, gives no legal authority to make health or care decisions for you. Without an LPA, those decisions are made by the professionals involved in your care, in what they judge to be your best interests, and your family can be consulted but cannot insist.
When can my attorney use a Health and Welfare LPA?
Only once the LPA has been registered with the Office of the Public Guardian, and only when you are unable to make the particular decision yourself. While you can decide for yourself, you remain in control.
What is the life-sustaining treatment choice?
When you make the LPA, you choose whether your attorney can make decisions about life-sustaining treatment on your behalf. It is one of the most important decisions in the document, and I will explain it carefully before you choose.
Can I still make an LPA after a diagnosis?
Yes, as long as you have the mental capacity to make it at the time. If you or a family member has received a diagnosis that may affect decision-making in future, it is best not to wait.
Who can I appoint as my attorney?
Anyone aged 18 or over who has mental capacity and whom you trust. You can appoint more than one attorney, and replacement attorneys to step in if needed. We will talk through the right arrangement for you.
Do I pay the full £92 registration fee?
Not necessarily. The Office of the Public Guardian offers a reduced fee if you have a low income, and an exemption if you receive certain means-tested benefits. I can tell you whether you are likely to qualify.
Want to read more first?
My guide, Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare, explains in more depth what the LPA covers, how decisions about life-sustaining treatment work, and how it compares with a Living Will.
Ready to put your LPA in place?
Book a free, no-obligation consultation or call me today. Your fixed fee is agreed before you commit to anything.
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