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Property and Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney
A personal LPA service for a fixed £100, with free home visits across Greater Manchester.
A Property and Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney lets you choose someone you trust, your attorney, to manage your bank accounts, bills, property and other financial matters on your behalf, either now or if you are ever unable to manage them 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 Property and Financial Affairs LPA cost?
Property and Financial Affairs 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 they can act while you still have capacity or only once you have lost it
- 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*
Property and Financial Affairs plus Health and Welfare, 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 they can act while you still have capacity or only once you have lost it
- 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 12 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, professionally written wills covering all of the technical issues necessary. Pleased with the price and the result.
Who a Property and Financial Affairs LPA is right for
A Property and Financial Affairs LPA is usually worth putting in place if:
- you want someone able to step in and manage your bank accounts, bills or property if you are ever unable to manage them yourself, for example after an accident, a serious illness, or simply as you get older
- you own your home, savings or investments, and want to avoid your family being unable to access your accounts or sell your home if you lose capacity without anyone in place to act
- you would find it useful to have a trusted person help manage your finances while you are still perfectly capable, for example if you travel for long periods, spend time in hospital, or would simply welcome the practical support
- you are already arranging a Will, or a Health and Welfare LPA, and want your financial affairs properly covered as part of the same planning
A Property and Financial Affairs LPA only covers your money and property; it has no bearing on decisions about your medical care or daily welfare. Most clients choose to put a Health and Welfare LPA in place at the same time.
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.
Property and Financial Affairs LPAs: frequently asked questions
What happens if I lose capacity without an LPA?
Nobody, including your spouse or children, has automatic authority to deal with your money. Your family would usually have to apply to the Court of Protection to be appointed as your deputy. That process is slower and more expensive than making an LPA, and the court, not you, decides who acts.
Do I still need one if everything is in joint names?
Usually, yes. A jointly owned home cannot normally be sold if one owner has lost capacity and nobody has authority to act for them, and banks may restrict what can be done with a joint account. An LPA avoids both problems.
When can my attorney start acting?
Once the LPA has been registered with the Office of the Public Guardian. You can choose to let your attorney act straight away, with your permission, while you still have capacity, or only once you have lost it. I will explain both options before you choose.
Can I still manage my own money after making an LPA?
Yes. Making an LPA does not take anything away from you. For as long as you have capacity, you stay in control of your own finances.
Is my attorney supervised?
Your attorney must act in your best interests and keep your money separate from their own. The Office of the Public Guardian can investigate if anyone raises a concern about how an attorney is behaving.
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 Property and Financial Affairs, explains in more depth what the LPA covers, when your attorney can start acting, and what happens if you do not have one in place.
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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