LPA Application Checklist: Everything You Need Before You Start

LPA Application Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure you have everything ready before starting your LPA application.

Information You'll Need

About Yourself (The Donor)

• [ ] Full legal name (as on passport/driving licence)
• [ ] Date of birth
• [ ] Current address (including postcode)
• [ ] Contact telephone number
• [ ] Email address (optional but useful)

About Your Attorney(s)

For each attorney, you'll need:

• [ ] Full legal name
• [ ] Date of birth
• [ ] Current address
• [ ] Their relationship to you
• [ ] Confirmation they're willing to act

About Replacement Attorney(s)

Same details as above for any backups you want to appoint.

About Your Certificate Provider

• [ ] Full name
• [ ] Address
• [ ] Their qualification (professional or personal acquaintance)
• [ ] How they know you (if personal acquaintance)
• [ ] Confirmation they're willing to act

About People to Notify (Optional)

If you want anyone notified when you register:

• [ ] Their full name
• [ ] Their address

Decisions to Make

Type of LPA

• [ ] Property & Financial Affairs?
• [ ] Health & Welfare?
• [ ] Both? (Recommended)

How Attorneys Will Act

If you have multiple attorneys:

• [ ] Jointly? (All must agree)
• [ ] Jointly and Severally? (Can act together or alone)
• [ ] Jointly for some, Severally for others?

When Can Attorney Act? (Property & Financial Only)

• [ ] Only when you lack capacity?
• [ ] As soon as it's registered?

Life-Sustaining Treatment (Health & Welfare Only)

• [ ] Can attorney make decisions about life-sustaining treatment?

Preferences and Restrictions

• [ ] Any preferences you want to include?
• [ ] Any restrictions on attorney's powers?

Payment

• [ ] £92 per LPA (standard fee)
• [ ] Or proof of exemption/reduction eligibility
• [ ] Payment method ready (card or cheque)

After Completing the Form

Signing Order (MUST Be Followed)

[ ] You (the donor) sign first

[ ] Your witness signs

[ ] Certificate provider signs

[ ] Certificate provider's witness signs

[ ] Each attorney signs

[ ] Each attorney's witness signs

Before Posting

• [ ] All sections completed
• [ ] All signatures present
• [ ] All dates correct and in order
• [ ] Correct fee enclosed
• [ ] Copies made for your records

Tips for Success

Don't rush—take time to get everything right

Use blue or black ink only

Don't use correction fluid—cross out and initial mistakes

Keep copies of everything before sending

Use recorded delivery when posting

What myLPA Provides

When you use myLPA (free):

• Pre-filled forms based on your answers
• Error checking before submission
• Clear signing instructions
• Expert review of your application
• Support if you have questions

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