LPA guidance for specific health conditions including dementia, stroke, and other illnesses. Plan ahead with confidence.
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A dementia diagnosis is devastating, but there is a critical window to get a Lasting Power of Attorney in place. This checklist helps you act fast while your parent may still have mental capacity.
An LPA can only be signed while a person can still understand it. What a dementia diagnosis means for capacity, and how to act while the choice is still theirs.
A stroke can affect mental capacity suddenly. Learn when to create an LPA and how to plan for stroke-related needs.
Parkinson's disease progresses gradually. Learn when to set up LPA and what specific considerations apply.
Can you make an LPA if you have a mental health condition? Learn about capacity, timing, and special considerations.
Parents of disabled children need to plan for when their child turns 18. Learn about LPA, deputyship, and transition planning.
Essential guide for people diagnosed with early-onset dementia (under 65). Why immediate action on LPA is critical and how to plan while you still can.
Major surgery creates a period of vulnerability where you cannot make decisions. A Lasting Power of Attorney ensures your wishes are followed if complications arise.
How to plan LPA when living with MS. Covers cognitive symptoms, timing considerations, and protecting your wishes as the condition progresses.
Guide to creating LPA during cancer treatment. Covers timing around treatment, capacity during illness, and why planning early matters.
Everything you need to know about Lasting Powers of Attorney in the UK. From basics to advanced concepts, learn what an LPA is and why it matters.
Understand the two types of Lasting Power of Attorney: Property & Financial Affairs and Health & Welfare. Learn which type you need.
Complete guide to LPA costs in 2026. OPG registration fees, solicitor costs, online options, and fee exemptions explained.
Step-by-step guide to creating and registering your LPA. From application to OPG registration, everything you need to know.
Making your Lasting Power of Attorney is free. Our simple online process takes about 15 minutes, and an estate planner rings you to check your answers before you sign.
No obligation — expert support included with every LPA