LPA costs · 2026

How much does a lasting power of attorney cost?

In England and Wales, the only unavoidable cost of a lasting power of attorney is the £92 registration fee per LPA, paid to the Office of the Public Guardian. Making the forms themselves is free with myLPA and free on GOV.UK. A solicitor typically charges £300 to £650 per LPA on top of that registration fee.

So the cheapest way to make a lasting power of attorney is to complete the forms yourself and pay only the government fee. The difference between doing that on GOV.UK and doing it with us is that we have a qualified estate planner ring you and check every answer before you sign.

LPA Costs at a Glance

MethodSingle LPABoth LPAs
myLPA (checked by a person)FreeFree
DIY on GOV.UK (nobody checks it)FreeFree
Solicitor (typical)£300-600£500-1,000
+ OPG Registration Fee£92£184

Understanding the Costs

1. Service/Preparation Fee

This is what you pay to have your LPA documents created. You have three main options:

DIY (Free)

£0

You can create an LPA yourself using the government's online forms. It's free, but you're responsible for getting everything right. Mistakes can cause delays or rejection.

Risk of errors without expert review

myLPA Online Service

Free

Our guided online service is free, like the government's — the difference is that a qualified estate planner rings you and goes through every answer before you sign.

Expert reviewed, full support, OPG compliant

Solicitor

£300-600+

Traditional solicitors offer face-to-face service and can handle complex situations. However, costs are significantly higher and often charged by the hour.

Higher cost, may vary based on complexity

2. OPG Registration Fee

This is a mandatory fee paid to the Office of the Public Guardian to register your LPA. Without registration, your LPA cannot be used.

Current OPG fees:

  • • £92 per LPA (standard fee)
  • • £46 per LPA (reduced fee if income under £12,000)
  • • £0 (exempt if you receive certain benefits)

Fee Exemptions and Reductions

You may qualify for a reduced or waived registration fee:

50% Reduction (£46)

If your gross annual income is less than £12,000, you can apply for a 50% fee reduction.

Full Exemption (£0)

You're exempt from the fee if you receive means-tested benefits such as:

  • • Income Support
  • • Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
  • • Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
  • • Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit
  • • Universal Credit (in some circumstances)

Total Cost Examples

Example 1: Single LPA with myLPA

myLPA service feeFree
OPG registration£92
Total£92

Example 2: Both LPAs with myLPA (Most Popular)

myLPA service fee (both)Free
OPG registration (x2)£184
Total£184

Example 3: Both LPAs with Solicitor

Solicitor fee (typical)£500-1,000
OPG registration (x2)£184
Total£664-1,164

Is It Worth the Cost?

The cost of an LPA is a fraction of what you'd pay if you don't have one. Without an LPA:

  • Court of Protection application: £371 application fee
  • Solicitor fees for deputyship: £2,000-5,000+
  • Ongoing supervision fees: £320+ per year
  • Time: 6-12 months to be appointed

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Create Your LPA?

Set up your LPA online free — and a qualified estate planner rings you to check every answer before you sign. The OPG charges £92 per LPA to register.

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