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Lasting Powers of Attorney Solicitors
Protecting your choices. Safeguarding your future.
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to choose who can make important decisions on your behalf if you are ever unable to do so yourself. It is one of the most important legal documents you can put in place — and one that is often overlooked until it is too late.
At PDA Law, our experienced private client solicitors help individuals and families put clear, robust LPAs in place, giving peace of mind that your affairs will be managed by people you trust, in the way you want.
No obligation — talk through your options first. Costs explained clearly.
Your LPA Journey
Free Consultation
Talk through your situation — no obligation, costs explained clearly.
Instruct Us
We draft your LPA documents tailored to your exact wishes and circumstances.
Sign & Register
We guide you through signing and manage OPG registration (currently ~20 weeks).
Complete Estate Plan
Consider a Will, Trusts or IHT planning to protect your estate fully.
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you (the donor) to appoint one or more trusted people (your attorneys) to make decisions for you if you lose mental capacity.
There are two types of LPA in England and Wales:
Property & Financial Affairs LPA
Allows your attorney to manage bank accounts and savings, pay bills and manage income, property ownership, sales or lettings, and investments and pensions. Can be used with your consent while you still have capacity, or later if capacity is lost.
Health & Welfare LPA
Covers decisions about medical treatment and care, care home arrangements, daily living and support, and life-sustaining treatment. This LPA can only be used if you lose mental capacity.
You can make one or both types, and you can set specific instructions or preferences to guide your attorneys.
Why putting an LPA in place matters
Without a valid LPA:
- Loved ones cannot automatically act for you
- Bank accounts may be frozen
- Important decisions may be delayed
- An application to the Court of Protection may be required
Court of Protection applications are often:
An LPA avoids this by keeping control in your hands.
LPAs and Wills — why they're often done together
A Will protects what happens after you die. An LPA protects you while you are alive. For many clients, it makes sense to put both in place at the same time to ensure consistent planning, clear instructions, and fewer future disputes.
If you already have a Will, we can review it alongside your LPA to make sure the two documents work together.
Read more about our Will-writing services →LPA + Will — Complete Care & Estate Planning
Protect your choices during life and your estate after death — in a single, joined-up appointment.
Combined cost saving
Instructing us for both your LPA and Will at the same time is more cost-effective than two separate appointments. Ask us for a bundled fixed-fee quote.
One process, not two
We gather your instructions, circumstances, and wishes once — saving you time and reducing the back-and-forth of two separate engagements.
Consistent, joined-up planning
Your LPA and Will are drafted to work together — the same attorneys, executors, and wishes reflected consistently across both documents.
What the bundle covers
Timeline saving
LPA registration with the Office of the Public Guardian currently takes around 20 weeks. Starting your LPA and Will together means both are in place sooner — and you only need to go through the instruction process once.
Linked estate & care planning
Your LPA and Will sit at the heart of a wider estate and care plan. We can also advise on inheritance tax planning, trusts, and how your property is held — ensuring your wishes are protected at every stage of life.
Ready to plan ahead?
Ask us for a bundled fixed-fee quote — no obligation, costs confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Choosing the right attorneys
Your attorneys should be people you trust to act in your best interests, follow your wishes, and manage responsibility carefully.
Appoint more than one attorney
You can name multiple attorneys to share the responsibility, providing additional oversight and protection.
Joint or independent decisions
Decide whether your attorneys must act jointly (together) or jointly and severally (independently), depending on your circumstances.
Replacement attorneys
Appoint replacement attorneys to step in if your first choice is unable or unwilling to continue.
Set limits or safeguards
Include specific instructions or preferences to guide your attorneys and restrict certain decisions if you wish.
Our Lasting Power of Attorney service
We provide a full LPA service, including:
Clear advice on the right type of LPA for you
Drafting tailored documents (not templates)
Acting as certificate provider where appropriate
Managing registration with the Office of the Public Guardian
Secure storage and certified copies
We take time to ensure everything is done properly — because errors can invalidate an LPA or cause problems when it is needed most.
If capacity has already been lost
If a loved one no longer has mental capacity and no LPA is in place, you may need to apply to the Court of Protection to become a deputy. We can advise and assist with deputyship applications, ongoing deputy duties, and urgent or disputed matters.
Find out more about Court of Protection services →Concerns about an attorney or misuse of powers?
If you are worried that an attorney is not acting properly, or if an LPA is being challenged, our solicitors can advise on attorney disputes, Office of the Public Guardian investigations, and court applications where necessary.
Read more about Power of Attorney disputes →Why choose PDA Law?
Experienced private client solicitors
Clear, practical advice
Sensitive, supportive approach
Transparent fees
Chester — serving Cheshire & North Wales
We understand that planning for loss of capacity can feel daunting — we're here to make it straightforward and reassuring.
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Wills
Professionally drafted wills ensuring your estate passes to the right people.
Court of Protection
Deputyship applications and support when capacity has already been lost.
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Our full range of private client services for individuals and families.
Where We Act
LPA Solicitors — Chester, Cheshire & North Wales
Based in Chester, we act for clients across Cheshire and North Wales on Lasting Powers of Attorney. Our office is conveniently located close to the North Wales border — easily accessible from Wrexham, Flintshire, Deeside and beyond.
Our Team
Speak to a Member of Our Team
Nikolina Vukovic
Legal Executive — Powers of Attorney
Nikolina specialises in wills, trusts, probate, and estate administration — including powers of attorney and court of protection matters. She supports clients through what is often one of the most difficult periods of their lives, with a focus on clarity, care, and practical solutions.
Darren Steele
Senior Private Client Executive · STEP Member
Darren is a Senior Private Client Executive at PDA Law, specialising in all aspects of private client work — including wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, and probate. He has worked in the legal sector since 1998 and has been a STEP member since 2011.
Laura Kirton
Wills & Probate Solicitor · 10 Years Qualified
Laura is a qualified solicitor with ten years' post-qualification experience, specialising in wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney. Known for her calm, methodical approach, she brings both legal expertise and genuine insight to every matter.
David Stahler
Wills, Trusts & Estates Executive
David is our first point of contact for clients enquiring about LPAs and estate planning. He brings a warm, personable approach to what can be a sensitive subject — and clients consistently remark on how at ease he makes them feel.
LPA FAQ Hub
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions our clients ask most often about Lasting Powers of Attorney — including North Wales clients.
Still have questions?
Our private client solicitors are happy to talk through your specific situation — no obligation, no jargon. Chester, Cheshire & North Wales.
Speak to us about a Lasting Power of Attorney
If you would like to put an LPA in place, review an existing one, or discuss your options, we're here to help.
No obligation — talk through your options first. Costs explained clearly. Chester, Cheshire & North Wales.
Related Services
LPA Solicitors
Specialist LPA solicitors — fixed-fee service for property & financial affairs and health & welfare LPAs.
Court of Protection
If a loved one has lost capacity without an LPA in place, a Court of Protection application may be needed.
LPA — North Wales
LPA services for clients across North Wales — Wrexham, Flintshire, Deeside, Denbighshire and beyond.
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