How Much Does an LPA Cost in the UK? 2026 Price Guide
£82 – £1200
Last updated 2026-01-15
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Setting up Lasting Powers of Attorney involves two types of cost: the official registration fee and professional fees for help completing them.
Official Registration Fees
- Per LPA: £82
- Both LPAs: £164
- Fee exemption: Available if on certain benefits
- Fee reduction: 50% if income under £12,000
Total Costs (Registration + Professional Fees)
- DIY (both LPAs): £164 (registration only)
- Online service (both): £250-500
- Will writer (both): £400-700
- Solicitor (both): £600-1,200
Your options compared
DIY (Government Forms)
£82-164 (registration only)- Cheapest option
- Forms are free online
- Full control
- Highest rejection rate
- No guidance
- Mistakes delay registration
- No certificate provider help
Best for: Confident form-fillers with simple situations
Online LPA Service
£250-450 total- Guided process
- Lower rejection rate
- Convenient
- Often includes checking
- No personal advice
- Standard templates
- May need separate certificate provider
Best for: Most straightforward situations
Will Writer / Estate Planner
£400-700 total- Personal service
- Home visits
- Can act as certificate provider
- Often bundle with will
- Unregulated
- Quality varies
- Limited for complex situations
Best for: Families wanting personal service at reasonable cost
Solicitor
£600-1,200 total- Regulated
- Expert advice
- Handles complexity
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Most expensive
- May not specialise in LPAs
Best for: Complex situations, high assets, family disputes
What affects the price
| Number of LPAs | Each LPA costs £82 to register - most people need both types |
| Professional help | DIY is cheapest but has highest rejection rate |
| Complexity | Multiple attorneys or restrictions increase professional fees |
| Location | London solicitors charge 20-40% more |
| Income | Fee exemptions available for low income |
Common questions
Do I need both types of LPA?
Strongly recommended. Without both, you may be covered for finances but not healthcare, or vice versa. Most people do both together.
Can I get help with LPA costs?
Yes. If you receive certain benefits (Universal Credit, Pension Credit, etc.) or have income under £12,000, you may qualify for fee exemption or reduction.
What if my LPA is rejected?
You can fix errors and resubmit, but this delays registration (currently 8-10 weeks after acceptance). Professional services usually prevent rejections.
Is there an annual fee for having an LPA?
No ongoing fees once registered. Unlike deputyship, there are no annual supervision costs.
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