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Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection
Feb 28th, 2019

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Solicitors for the Elderly member urges Swindon residents to check eligibility for LPA refund

Swindon Power of Attorney Solicitor, Sarah Loveless, of BLB Solicitors, who is a member of the independent organisation, Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE), is urging people to check their eligibility for a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) fee refund.

This is because it has been revealed that almost two million people were overcharged by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) between 2013 and 2017. Claimants can expect to receive a refund of up to £54, with any accrued interested since the registration was made.

Millions still owed

So far, only 200,000 of the 1.8 million people owed have claimed their refund, meaning that there’s £77 million still owed to customers.

To apply for a refund visit: http://gov.uk/power-of-attorney-refund. The exact amount will depend on when the registration was made, and claims must be made by 1st February 2021.

An LPA is an important document that gives a loved one the power to make decisions on your behalf when you can no longer do so. There are two types of LPA: a health and welfare LPA, and a property and financial affairs LPA.

Recent research from SFE found that there are only 7% of LPAs in place across the UK, meaning that millions of people are currently unprepared for later life. SFE urges anyone planning for their future to consider setting up an LPA and seek advice from a specialist lawyer.

Check your eligibility

Lakshmi Turner, Chief Executive of SFE, said:

“Whilst it’s comforting to know that people are making provisions by putting in place LPAs, millions of families, many of whom may have been going through a tough time with elderly relatives, will have been needlessly overcharged.

“It’s good to see the OPG addressing the error, and with the deadline for applications approaching, we’re urging people to check their eligibility for a refund soon.”

Sarah Loveless said:

“It takes about ten minutes to claim online. You’ll need the donor’s bank details and a copy of the LPA, if you have it. If you need help or more information about making a claim, there’s a Refunds Helpline you can contact, either via telephone on 0300 456 0300 or email poarefunds@justice.gsi.gov.uk.”

If you need assistance, speak to your local SFE lawyer. To find an SFE accredited lawyer near you go to: http://www.sfe.legal

Contact

For more information on LPAs please contact SFE member Sarah Loveless on 01793 615011 or email her at sarah.loveless@blbsolicitors.co.uk

Richard Lowes
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