How to Make a Valid LPA - Common Errors & Impending Changes

Introduction

In the 2023/24 tax year, the Office of the Public Guardian (‘OPG’) rejected around 50,918 LPA applications. It is also reported that over the past five years, a total of 162,023 LPA applications were rejected by the OPG.

The rejection by the OPG of LPA applications made by professionals is not only a source of embarrassment but could also result in delays, cost implications, complaints, the involvement of the Legal Ombudsman and negligence (especially if the Donor's capacity deteriorates to the extent that he or she is unable to execute new LPA documents).

This webinar will consider the most common errors that are made in preparing LPA applications. It will also look at practical solutions to mitigate against the risk of errors occurring during the application process.

In addition, the webinar will touch upon upcoming developments and impending changes in respect of which practitioners should be aware in preparing LPAs in the future.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Using the correct LPA form
• Certificate provider issues
• Correct order of signing LPAs
• Witnessing LPAs
• Contradictions in preferences and instructions
• Unlawful instructions
• Issues with Advance Decisions and LPAs
• Introduction of Digital LPAs by the Powers of Attorney Act 2023
• Key takeaways from the Powers of Attorney Bill 2024-2025

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 17th December 2025

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