Power of attorney applications

A Lasting Power of Attorney appoints someone to make decisions on behalf of a person who is unable to do so for themselves. Find out how to fill in the forms and register a Lasting Power of Attorney.

You can fill in Lasting Power of Attorney forms for yourself or if you are helping someone else make a Lasting Power of Attorney.

Lasting Power of Attorney forms can be filled in without getting professional legal advice. However, if there are complicated details (such as finances) or specific instructions for the attorneys, you may want to get legal advice.

Please see the Directgov (external link) website for more information.


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