LPA — Property OR Health
Single-type Lasting Power of Attorney. £92 OPG fees included. A simple step to anticipate the unexpected.
Who it's for
Ideal for: person preparing for the future, ageing parent wishing to designate an attorney for finances, French expat anticipating a return or health deterioration, young professional seeking baseline protection.
When it's NOT the right choice
- Person wanting both LPA types (use LPA Double at £775, more economical)
- Couple wanting coordinated LPAs (use LPA Mirror at £1,150)
- Person already unable to give consent (too late, must then apply to Court of Protection)
What's included
- Choice between LPA Property & Financial Affairs OR LPA Health & Welfare
- Detailed bilingual questionnaire
- 30-min framing call
- OPG-compliant LPA drafting
- French explanation of clauses
- £92 OPG fees included
- OPG submission and tracking
- Free certificate provider notification
Possible extras
- Witnessing service: £125
- Conversion to LPA Double within 30 days: +£250 (vs £450)
- Future update (change of attorneys): £175
- External certificate provider (if no doctor/solicitor friend): £125
How it works
Required documents
- ID document
- UK proof of address
- Attorney details (1 to 4 persons + replacements)
- Certificate provider details (doctor, solicitor, or friend of more than 2 years)
- Specification of any restrictions or guidance
FAQ
Property & Financial Affairs: lets your attorney manage bank accounts, bills, property, investments. Health & Welfare: lets your attorney make medical and care decisions. Most people want both, hence the LPA Double recommended. If you must really choose one: Property in priority (more used in practice).
Official Office of the Public Guardian timeline, outside our control. During this period, the LPA is not yet enforceable. Once registered, it remains valid for life (or until revocation). I track progress and notify you of official registration.
A third party who certifies that you understand the LPA and sign it freely. Can be: a doctor, a solicitor, a friend/acquaintance who has known you for more than 2 years (excluding close family). It's a mandatory step for OPG.
Yes. Attorney residence is not a legal criterion in the UK. Many of our clients choose a child in Paris or a sibling in Dakar as attorney. This can complicate practical execution in emergency (account access, physical presence), so we discuss during framing.
The UK LPA only covers UK assets and decisions. For France, you need a mandat de protection future or specific power of attorney. If you have assets in both countries, you need both arrangements. Dedicated blog post coming.
Critical points to understand before subscribing
1. The Certificate Provider is an INDEPENDENT third party. Not FrancoLegal. They certify that you understand the scope of your LPA and are not under undue influence. They must know you personally for at least 2 years, OR be a qualified professional (doctor, solicitor). If you don't have one, we can refer you to a professional partner (service at extra cost).
2. Attorneys residing outside the UK: our clientele being the diaspora, you may often wish to name a sibling or parent living in France or Africa. This is legally possible, but some UK financial institutions (notably banks) may refuse orders from attorneys residing abroad. We recommend having at least one UK-resident attorney for day-to-day management.
3. Mental capacity: essential at signing time. An LPA can only be signed by someone with full mental capacity. If you (or a loved one) have already lost this capacity, even partially, it is too late for an LPA — you must then go through the Court of Protection (long and costly procedure). OPG registration takes 8-10 weeks, and the LPA is only usable once registered.