LPA Solicitor Costs by UK City 2026: London, Manchester, Birmingham & More

LPA Solicitor Costs by UK City: 2026 Comparison

If you are thinking about creating a Lasting Power of Attorney, one of your first questions is probably: "How much will it cost?"

The answer depends heavily on where you live — and who you use.

Solicitor fees for LPA preparation vary wildly across the UK. A solicitor in central London might charge you £800 for a single LPA, while a firm in a smaller city might charge £250. But here is the thing: the legal document is exactly the same regardless of who prepares it.

An LPA prepared by a £500 solicitor in Manchester is no more valid or legally binding than one prepared free with myLPA.

Let us break down the numbers, city by city.

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Solicitor LPA Fees: City-by-City Comparison

*Note: Edinburgh uses a different legal system (Scotland has its own Power of Attorney legislation). myLPA covers England and Wales only. Prices are indicative based on 2026 market research.*

The pattern is clear: no matter where you live, myLPA saves you hundreds of pounds.

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London: £400-£800 Per LPA

London solicitors charge the highest LPA fees in the country. Central London firms routinely charge £500-£800 per LPA, with some Mayfair and City practices exceeding £1,000.

Even high-street solicitors in outer London boroughs typically charge £400-£600. For both LPA types, you could easily spend £1,000-£1,600.

With myLPA: both LPAs are free to make. You save the full solicitor's fee.

The LPA documents are identical. The OPG registration is the same. The legal protection is the same. The only difference is the price — and how much of it goes to paying for a solicitor's office rent in Zone 1.

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Manchester: £300-£500 Per LPA

Manchester solicitor fees for LPAs typically range from £300 to £500 per LPA. Larger firms in the city centre charge towards the upper end, while suburban practices may charge slightly less.

For both LPA types, expect to pay £600-£1,000.

With myLPA: free to make, both types. You save up to £860.

Whether you live in Didsbury, Salford, or the city centre, your LPA is the same legal document — so why pay Manchester city-centre prices?

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Birmingham: £250-£450 Per LPA

Birmingham offers slightly lower solicitor fees than London or Manchester, but you are still looking at £250-£450 per LPA. For both types, that is £500-£900.

With myLPA: free to make, both types. You save up to £760.

Birmingham is the UK's second largest city, but your LPA does not need to cost second-city prices.

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Leeds: £250-£400 Per LPA

Leeds solicitor LPA fees typically range from £250 to £400 per LPA. The city's competitive legal market keeps prices slightly below the national average, but you are still paying a significant premium over online services.

With myLPA: free to make, both types. You save up to £660.

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Bristol: £300-£500 Per LPA

Bristol's thriving legal sector means solicitor fees are comparable to Manchester. Expect to pay £300-£500 per LPA, or £600-£1,000 for both types.

With myLPA: free to make, both types. You save up to £860.

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Seeing a pattern? Every city, the same answer: myLPA is free, wherever you live.

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Liverpool: £250-£400 Per LPA

Liverpool solicitors charge £250-£400 per LPA on average. Merseyside firms tend to be slightly cheaper than Manchester but still charge multiples of what an online service costs.

With myLPA: free to make, both types. You save up to £660.

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Sheffield: £200-£350 Per LPA

Sheffield offers some of the more affordable solicitor rates in England, but £200-£350 per LPA still adds up. For both types, you are looking at £400-£700.

With myLPA: free to make, both types. You save up to £560.

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Newcastle: £200-£350 Per LPA

Newcastle and the wider North East tend to have lower solicitor fees, but even at £200-£350 per LPA, you are paying significantly more than you need to.

With myLPA: free to make, both types. You save up to £560.

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Cardiff: £250-£400 Per LPA

Cardiff solicitors charge £250-£400 per LPA. As the Welsh capital, it has a large legal sector, but prices remain in line with mid-range English cities.

With myLPA: free to make, both types. You save up to £660.

LPAs in Wales follow the same England and Wales legislation, so there is no reason to pay Cardiff solicitor prices.

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Cambridge and Oxford: £300-£500 Per LPA

University cities tend to have higher professional fees. Cambridge and Oxford solicitors typically charge £300-£500 per LPA, putting them on par with London's outer boroughs.

With myLPA: free to make, both types. You save up to £860.

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What About the OPG Registration Fee?

Regardless of whether you use a solicitor or myLPA, the OPG registration fee is the same for everyone:

• £92 per LPA (2026 rate)
• £184 for both types
• Fee exemptions and remissions available for those on low income

This fee is paid directly to the Office of the Public Guardian and is separate from any preparation costs. A solicitor charging £500 per LPA is not including the OPG fee — that is on top.

Total cost comparison for both LPAs:

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Why Are Solicitors So Much More Expensive?

Solicitor LPA fees are high because you are paying for:

• Office overheads — rent, rates, and running costs for a high-street presence
• Staff costs — receptionists, paralegals, and administrative support
• The solicitor's time — even though LPA preparation is largely form-filling
• Professional indemnity insurance — which is factored into their fees
• Profit margins — solicitors are running a business

None of these things make your LPA better, more valid, or more legally binding. The OPG does not care whether your LPA was prepared by a £500 solicitor or a free online service. They care that it is completed correctly.

At myLPA, we focus on getting it right — at a price that does not punish you for protecting yourself.

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Is a Cheaper LPA Service Just as Good?

Yes. Here is why:

The LPA document is standardised. Every LPA in England and Wales uses the same OPG forms and follows the same legal requirements. There is no "premium" version.

myLPA checks every document. Our team reviews your LPA before submission to catch errors that could cause the OPG to reject it.

We guide you through the process. From choosing your attorneys to signing and registration, we provide clear instructions at every step.

We are specialists. Unlike a general-practice solicitor who handles LPAs alongside conveyancing, divorce, and wills, LPAs are what we do.

The only thing you miss by not using a solicitor is the bill.

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Create Your LPA for Free — No Matter Where You Live

Wherever you are — London, Leeds, or Llandudno — myLPA charges the same: nothing. Both types are free to make.

• No appointment needed
• No office visit required
• Complete it from your sofa in about 15 minutes
• Expert document checking included
• Full support through signing and registration

Making an LPA with myLPA is free. Same legal document. Same OPG registration. Same protection. Just without the solicitor's price tag.

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