Set up your power of attorney

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Our power of attorney service

Our service guides you through setting up a power of attorney, helping you articulate your wishes clearly in a legally sound way. We have services to meet every need, and legal experts on hand to offer tailored support.

Set up a power of attorney

Lloyds power of attorney services are provided by Hugh James Solicitors in England and Wales, and Brodies Solicitors in Scotland.

If you choose our services, we'll take you to their website. Referrals are made by Lloyds Bank plc, which is part of Lloyds Banking Group.

What's a power of attorney 

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) in England and Wales is a legal document that lets you appoint trusted individuals to make decisions for you if you become unable or unwilling due to illness or an accident.
 

Reasons to set up a power of attorney

You can't set up a power of attorney after losing mental capacity, so plan ahead. This makes sure you can:

  • stay in control by choosing who acts on your behalf, giving someone you trust the ability to manage your affairs
  • avoid family disputes by making it clear who's responsible for making decisions on your behalf
  • save time and money if a power of attorney isn't in place and guardianship becomes legally necessary instead.


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What happens if I don’t have a power of attorney?

Without a power of attorney, making decisions becomes complicated. This situation can lead to delays, legal costs, and uncertainty for those you leave behind. Having one makes sure your wishes are followed and reduces stress for everyone involved.

Common questions about power of attorney 

  • Most people can grant powers of attorney – you just need the mental capacity to understand the implications of your decisions. You must also be 18 years or over in England and Wales, and 16 years or over in Scotland.

  • An attorney is someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you're no longer able to.

    You can choose more than one attorney. You can also choose different attorneys for property and financial affairs than for health and welfare-related decisions.

  • Our service offers tailored support and guidance from legal professionals. This guarantees that we do everything correctly and avoid mistakes that could delay or invalidate your power of attorney.

    We help you understand all the options and make sure your wishes are clear so that the document works as you want it to. This removes the stress of navigating legal details on your own.

  • You can't arrange a power of attorney on someone else's behalf, but you can help them through the process. Remember, the person creating the power of attorney must have mental capacity to make the decision themselves.

  • If you can still make decisions, you can revoke your power of attorney. Then, you can create a new one that reflects your current choice. It's important to feel good about the person you've chosen to manage your affairs.

  • You don't need to register your power of attorney with the Office of the Public Guardian right away. However, you should do it sooner rather than later.

    Our service registers your power of attorney. This way, it'll be ready to use when you need it. You can opt out of this if you want.

    Remember, registration can take weeks or months. You can use the powers only after you register the power of attorney.

Why choose Lloyds?

After 250 years helping Britain prosper, we're a name you can trust.

Moving you forward

Our services are provided by Hugh James Solicitors. We’ll guide you through your options, helping you protect your future, assets and loved ones.

Experienced legal professionals are on hand to draft and witness your documents. They can also certify your mental capacity when setting up your power of attorney. The process is designed to suit your needs.

Set up a power of attorney

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England and Wales residents

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Scotland residents

Lloyds power of attorney service isn’t suitable for customers living in Scotland, but our partners at Scottish Widows can help.

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Explore your options

We want to make sure you know about our other options. Here are some that might suit you.

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If you need help with managing the accounts before activating a power of attorney, we can help. This also applies if you want to support someone else. Use our tool to find the best access type for your needs.

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