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Do I need a solicitor to set up a lasting power of attorney (LPA)? While you don't have to use a solicitor to create an LPA, it could prevent problems later on – especially if you're unsure of the process or your affairs are complex.

It costs £82 to register an LPA unless you get a reduction or exemption. You can cancel your LPA if you no longer need it or want to make a new one.

When you've made your lasting power of attorney ( LPA ), you need to register it with the Office of the Public Guardian ( OPG ). It takes up to 20 weeks to register an LPA if there are no mistakes in the application. You can apply to register your LPA yourself if you're able to make your own decisions.

You must pay an application fee when you apply to register a power of attorney. Fees are non-refundable, even if the power of attorney isn't registered. Application fees are paid by or on behalf of the donor – the person making the power of attorney. If they make both types of LPA they need to pay 2 fees.

"LPA" stands for "Lakhs Per Annum," which is a common term used in India to denote annual salaries. One lakh is equal to 100,000, so an annual salary of 10 LPA would mean a salary of 1,000,000 rupees per year.

The fee to register an LPA is £82 per application but it's free for people on means tested benefits and there is a 50% discount for people who earn under £12,000 a year.

It costs £82 to register an LPA unless you get a reduction or exemption. You can cancel your LPA if you no longer need it or want to make a new one.