Do I Need a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Most people do not think about a Lasting Power of Attorney until they need one. By that point, it is often too late to put one in place.

Loss of mental capacity is not limited to later life. It can arise at any age through dementia, stroke, serious illness, or an unexpected accident. If capacity is lost without an LPA in place, family members cannot access finances, manage property, or make decisions about care — regardless of their relationship to you.

In practice, this can cause significant delay and distress at an already difficult time, and may require a costly and time-consuming application to the Court of Protection.

Many people put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place simply for peace of mind — knowing the right arrangements are already there if they are ever needed. It is one of the most straightforward legal protections available and one of the most commonly overlooked.

At MJV Solicitors, we advise clients on whether a Lasting Power of Attorney is appropriate and help put the right protections in place before they are needed.

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FAQ

Does everyone need an LPA?

Any adult who wants to choose who acts for them if capacity is lost should consider one.

Can I make an LPA at any age?

Yes. Capacity can be lost at any stage of life, not just in older age.

What if I already have a will, do I still need an LPA?

Yes. A will deals with your estate after death. An LPA covers decisions made during your lifetime.

If you would like advice on putting a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, MJV Solicitors provide clear guidance and transparent, fixed-fee pricing. Contact us today to discuss the right arrangements for your circumstances.

Purchase price	Our fee	VAT	Total
£0-£100,000	£600	£120	£720
£100,001 - £150,000	£650	£130	£780
£150,001 - £200,000	£700	£140	£840
£200,001 - £250,000	£750	£150	£900
£250,001 - £300,000	£800	£160	£960
£300,001 - £400,000	£850	£170	£1020
£400,001 - £500,000	£900	£180	£1080
£500,001 - £750,000	£1000	£200	£1200

Additional charge and explanation	Our fee	VAT	Total
Bank transfer fee	£30.00	£6.00	£36.00
Independent ID verification (per person)	£5.00	£1.00	£6.00

Charge	Our fee	VAT	Total
Purchase of a leasehold house	£100.00	£20.00	£120.00
Purchase of any other leasehold property	£150.00	£30.00	£180.00
Purchase of a shared ownership property	£250.00	£50.00	£300.00
Gifted deposit	£50.00	£10.00	£60.00
New build property	£250.00	£50.00	£300.00

Local Authority’s current search fee (if Blackpool, Wyre or Fylde)	£122.70 inc VAT
Drainage and Water search fee	£79.50 inc VAT
Environmental search	£71.40 inc VAT
Land Registry priority title search	£3.00 no VAT
Bankruptcy search - £2 per seller named on the Register of Title	£2.00 no VAT
Land charges search - £2 per seller named on the Register of Title	£2.00 no VAT

Purchase price	Land Registry registration fee (no VAT)
£0 - £80,000	£20.00 no VAT
£80,001 - £100,000	£40.00 no VAT
£100,001 - £200,000	£100.00 no VAT
£200,001 - £500,000	£150.00 no VAT
£500,001 - £1,000,000	£295.00 no VAT
£1,000,000 and above	£500.00 no VAT

Do I Need a Lasting Power of Attorney?

FAQ

Call: 01253 858231

info@mjvlaw.co.uk

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Blackpool Office

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Purchasing

Selling

Purchase price	Our fee	VAT	Total
£0-£100,000	£600.00	£120.00	£720.00
£100,001 - £150,000	£650.00	£130.00	£780.00
£150,001 - £200,000	£700.00	£140.00	£840.00
£200,001 - £250,000	£750.00	£150.00	£900.00
£250,001 - £300,000	£800.00	£160.00	£960.00
£300,001 - £400,000	£850.00	£170.00	£1020.00
£400,001 - £500,000	£900.00	£180.00	£1080.00
£500,001 - £750,000	£1000.00	£200.00	£1200.00
Over £750,000	To be negotiated	To be applied	To be agreed