Power of Attorney (United Kingdom) Form

Governing Law

Where will this Power of Attorney be used?

England

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Governing Law should I choose?A Power of Attorney is normally governed by the laws of the place where the power is intended to operate (e.g. the jurisdiction in which your Attorney will be exercising his or her authority). If you intend the Attorney's power to operate in more than one jurisdiction, you should probably create a separate document for each jurisdiction.What is a Power of Attorney?If you don’t have the mental capacity to make decisions for yourself, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 allows you to create a Power of Attorney which is a document in which one person (the principal) appoints another person (the Attorney) to act for him or her. There are many reasons why you might want to appoint someone else to look after your affairs.

For example, if you are going to be out of the country for a lengthy period of time, you might want someone to do your banking while you are gone. If you are approaching old age, you may want to give a Power of Attorney to a person you trust so that he or she can manage your property for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Difference between Ordinary and LastingAn Ordinary Power of Attorney is only valid as long as the principal is capable of acting for him or herself. An ordinary Power of Attorney will end automatically when the principal becomes mentally incapacitated or dies.

A Lasting Power of Attorney is intended to remain in force in the event that the principal later becomes mentally incompetent. Of course, the principal must be competent at the time the durable Power of Attorney is made. A lasting Power of Attorney ends automatically when the principal dies, or may be revoked at any time by notifying your Attorney in writing that the power is revoked (You should destroy the original Power of Attorney).What is an LPA for Property?An LPA for Property and Affairs allows your Attorney to manage your property and affairs. This may include buying or selling your home, managing your investments or carrying on a business.What is an LPA for Personal Welfare?An LPA for Personal Welfare allows your Attorney to make health and welfare decisions for you. This may include consenting to certain medical treatment or making decisions about where you live.

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Who is granting this Power of Attorney?

Title

First Name

Last Name

Other names

YesNo

Provide Details

Date of Birth

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

Address Line 3

Postcode

Email Address

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Donor?The person who gives the authority can be referred to as a Donor, Grantor or Principal.

Identification of Donor's Relation
If you do not know the name or address of a relative and cannot reasonably find it, that relative is not entitled to notice. If a relative is under 18, or mentally incapable, they are not entitled to notice. Do not count these relatives.

Donor's spouse/civil partner entitled to notice?

YesNo

Answer Yes only if spouse/civil partner can be located and is mentally competent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Attorney?The person appointed by the Donor is called the Attorney. The Attorney is the person who acts for the Donor.Who is the Property and Affairs Attorney?A Property and Affairs Attorney is the person the Donor chooses in an LPA to manage the Donor's property and finances.What are the responsibilities of my Attorney(s)?Your Attorney(s) has the following responsibilities:

to act in your best interest;
to keep accurate records of dealings/transactions undertaken on your behalf;
to act for you with the utmost good faith and to avoid situations where there is a conflict of interest; and
to keep your property and money separate from their own.

Replacement Attorney Details

Would you like to appoint a Replacement Attorney?

YesNo

Replacement Attorney Details

Title

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

Address Line 3

Post Code

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Substitute Attorney

Do you want a Substitute Attorney?

YesNo

A substitute can act for you when your Primary Attorney is unable or unwilling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an alternate Attorney?It is a good idea to appoint an alternate/substitute Attorney but it is not absolutely necessary. An alternate/substitute Attorney can only act when the primary Attorney is unable or unwilling to continue acting for the principal.

Attorney Powers

Do you wish to specify your preference for how your Attorney(s) should act on your behalf?

YesNo

Do you wish to give any instructions to your Attorney(s)?

YesNo

Notification

Do you wish to notify others when an application to register your Lasting Power of Attorney is made?

YesNo

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I choose to be notified in my LPA?You can choose anyone to be notified, however the people that you select should be people who know you very well (e.g. family and friends).How many people can I choose to be notified in my LPA?At the time you make your LPA, you can choose up to 4 people to be notified. It is best to name as many individuals as you can in case one or more of the individuals cannot be notified.

Certificate
A Certificate signed by a MEDICAL DOCTOR, SOLICITOR OR ADVOCATE must be included with your Power of Attorney. The certificate MUST BE SIGNED ON THE SAME DAY as your Power of Attorney.

Title

First Name

Last Name

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

Address Line 3

Post Code

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Certificate Provider's Statement?The Certificate Provider's statement is set out in Part B of the LPA. Certificate Providers must read and discuss the contents of your LPA with you (preferably with no one else present). They must then certify that in their opinion you understand the purpose of the LPA and you understand the scope of authority that you are giving to your Attorney(s).Who can be a Certificate Provider?The Certificate Provider can be an individual who has known the Donor for at least two years or a skills-based Certificate Provider.

Notice

Do you want a specified individual to be sent a copy of this document upon registration?

YesNo

Individual

Mr (The Grantor)

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Date to Come Into Effect

When do you want your Attorney(s) to begin making decisions?

As soon as my LPA has been registered
This would enable your Attorney(s) to take action on your behalf
as soon as your Power of Attorney has been registered.

Only when I don't have mental capacity
This would prevent Attorney(s) from taking action, unless you
were determined to have lost your mental capacity.

The Correspondent

Who would you like to receive the LPA and any correspondence?

Mr (The Donor)

Post

Phone

In Welsh

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Type of Power of Attorney

Create your Free Power of Attorney

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Identification of Donor's RelationIf you do not know the name or address of a relative and cannot reasonably find it, that relative is not entitled to notice. If a relative is under 18, or mentally incapable, they are not entitled to notice. Do not count these relatives.

Ethnic Origin of GrantorThe information befow will be used for monitoring purposes only. If you prefer not to complete this section, please leave it blank.

Attorney DetailsThis is the person who will act on the donor's behalf.

Attorney Details

Attorney DetailsThis is the person who will act on the donor's behalf.

Attorney Details

Attorney Details

Replacement Attorney Details

Replacement Attorney Details

Attorney DetailsYou may select one or two close personal friends to act as your Attorney(s).

Attorney Details

Replacement Attorney Details

Replacement Attorney Details

Substitute Attorney

Substitute Attorney

Attorney Powers

Attorney Powers

Welfare Power of AttorneyYour Welfare Power of Attorney will take effect when you lose capacity to make decisions.

Welfare Powers

Financial Power of Attorney

Specified Powers

Attorney Powers

Attorney Powers

Restriction Details

Restriction

Restriction Details

RegistrationWhen the power of Attorney is registered, the Certificate of Registration will be issued to the sender. Please provide details of the sender.

Details of the Sender

Notification

CertificateA Certificate signed by a MEDICAL DOCTOR, SOLICITOR OR ADVOCATE must be included with your Power of Attorney. The certificate MUST BE SIGNED ON THE SAME DAY as your Power of Attorney.

Person signing certificate details

Notice

Individual

Date to Come Into Effect

The Applicant

The Correspondent

The Applicant

The Correspondent

Signing DetailsYou may need to appear before a Solicitor or Notary with your printed document and proper identification to confirm your signature. Otherwise your Power of Attorney may not be acceptable to banks and other financial institutions.

Signing Details of DonorYou may need to appear before a Solicitor or Notary with your printed document and proper identification to confirm your signature. Otherwise your Power of Attorney may not be acceptable to banks and other financial institutions.

Signing Details of Attorney

Attorney Signature

Enduring Power of AttorneyThe date that the Donor signed the Enduring Power of Attorney. You can find this in Part B of the Enduring Power of Attorney.

Identification of Donor's Relation
If you do not know the name or address of a relative and cannot reasonably find it, that relative is not entitled to notice. If a relative is under 18, or mentally incapable, they are not entitled to notice. Do not count these relatives.

Ethnic Origin of Grantor
The information befow will be used for monitoring purposes only. If you prefer not to complete this section, please leave it blank.

Attorney Details
This is the person who will act on the donor's behalf.

Attorney Details
This is the person who will act on the donor's behalf.

Attorney Details
You may select one or two close personal friends to act as your Attorney(s).

Welfare Power of Attorney
Your Welfare Power of Attorney will take effect when you lose capacity to make decisions.

Registration
When the power of Attorney is registered, the Certificate of Registration will be issued to the sender. Please provide details of the sender.

Certificate
A Certificate signed by a MEDICAL DOCTOR, SOLICITOR OR ADVOCATE must be included with your Power of Attorney. The certificate MUST BE SIGNED ON THE SAME DAY as your Power of Attorney.

Signing Details
You may need to appear before a Solicitor or Notary with your printed document and proper identification to confirm your signature. Otherwise your Power of Attorney may not be acceptable to banks and other financial institutions.

Signing Details of Donor
You may need to appear before a Solicitor or Notary with your printed document and proper identification to confirm your signature. Otherwise your Power of Attorney may not be acceptable to banks and other financial institutions.

Enduring Power of Attorney
The date that the Donor signed the Enduring Power of Attorney. You can find this in Part B of the Enduring Power of Attorney.