Our experienced solicitors offer clear, practical advice for Attorneys acting under an EPA — whether you need help registering the EPA, understanding your responsibilities, or updating arrangements. We’ll make a sometimes complex area of law clearer and more manageable for you.
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What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?
An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document that was used before 1 October 2007 to allow someone (the “Attorney”) to manage another person’s property and financial affairs if they lost the ability to do so themselves.
Although EPAs have been replaced by Lasting Powers of Attorney, EPAs made before the cut-off date are still valid. However, to continue using one when the donor begins to lose capacity, it must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian.
Why You Might Need Support with Your EPA
Managing an EPA, particularly when capacity is decreasing, can raise important legal questions, such as:
- How and when to register an existing EPA
- What decisions an Attorney is lawfully permitted to make
- When legal authority actually begins
- What happens if the document needs updating or replacement
Whether you’re an Attorney appointed under an EPA, or you’re considering what options are available, our solicitors provide clear, trusted guidance at every step.
How Our Solicitors Can Help with EPAs
Our specialist solicitors can assist with:
EPA Registration with the Office of the Public Guardian
We’ll support you through the EPA registration process, helping to ensure that the document is registered correctly once a donor’s capacity is diminishing, so that legal authority is secure and safe.
Understanding Attorney responsibilities
We explain what decisions you can and cannot make under an EPA and how to act in the donor’s best interests as the law requires.
Transitioning to a Lasting Power of Attorney
If you need broader authority, for example, to make decisions about health and care, then an EPA alone may not be sufficient. We can advise when a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is appropriate and help you set one up if needed.
Ongoing support and review
Life changes, and so might your legal needs. We can review existing arrangements and help ensure they continue to protect the donor and those acting on their behalf.
Why choose us for Enduring Power of Attorney Solicitors?
Choosing the right solicitor matters, especially in sensitive matters involving capacity and financial decision-making. We offer:
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- One solicitor, from start to finish: You’ll work with the same solicitor throughout the process, building a consistent relationship with someone who truly understands your circumstances.
- Clear, practical guidance: We explain every step in plain English, making the legal process easy to understand. You’ll always know what to expect – and why.
- Experienced with complex and sensitive cases: From managing concerns around capacity and family dynamics to dealing with sensitive health issues, we handle every case with care and discretion.
- Supportive and approachable: We understand that setting up an LPA can feel daunting. Our team combines legal expertise with empathy to make the process as straightforward and stress-free as possible.
- Transparent pricing: We offer clear, fixed fees with no hidden costs, so you can plan ahead with confidence. See our transparent pricing here.
- Fast, responsive service: We respond quickly, typically within one working day, and efficiently prepare your documents to move the process forward without delay.
- Later-life planning specialists: We’re trained to work sensitively with clients experiencing dementia or other later-life issues and hold accreditation in this area.
- Committed to giving back: Over the past 10 years, we’ve raised more than £26,000 through our will and LPA charity partnerships with Alzheimer’s Society UK, Cancer Research UK, and Will Aid.
Ready to get started?
If you need help with an Enduring Power of Attorney, whether it’s registration, interpretation, or advice on how to act as an Attorney, we’re here to help. Call your nearest office or email us at [email protected], and we’ll get back to you promptly. Alternatively, you can fill out our contact form above.
