Lasting Powers of Attorney with Marley Solicitors

Planning for the future is essential, and a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) ensures that your financial and personal affairs are managed by someone you trust if you lose the mental capacity to make decisions yourself. At Marley Solicitors, we specialise in helping Nottinghamshire residents create LPAs tailored to their needs, offering expert guidance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Whether you’re preparing for unexpected illness, dementia, or simply want to plan ahead, our compassionate team makes the process clear, straightforward, and stress-free.

Why choose us for your lasting power of attorney?

At Marley Solicitors, we understand the importance of safeguarding your future. Our experienced team provides personalised advice to help you set up LPAs that reflect your wishes, ensuring your chosen attorneys can manage your affairs effectively. We guide you through every step, from selecting attorneys to registering your LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG), and we offer transparent pricing with no hidden costs.

We offer:

• Expert guidance: Our solicitors explain the differences between Property and Financial Affairs LPAs and Health and Welfare LPAs, ensuring you make informed choices.
• Tailored solutions: We create LPAs that align with your specific circumstances, including any preferences or restrictions you want to include.
• Efficient registration: We handle the completion and submission of LPA forms to the OPG, minimising errors that could delay registration.
• Flexible appointments: We can meet you at your home in Nottinghamshire, at a care home, or via video call for your convenience.

Lasting power of attorney statistics for Nottinghamshire

Lasting Powers of Attorney are increasingly vital as more people plan for future incapacity, particularly in Nottinghamshire, where an ageing population and rising dementia diagnoses highlight their importance. Recent data provides insight into LPA usage:

• Rising registrations: While specific Nottinghamshire data is limited, the Office of the Public Guardian reported 848,896 LPAs registered UK-wide in 2022, a 20% increase from 2021, with the East Midlands, including Nottinghamshire, reflecting this trend due to its active elderly population (Office of the Public Guardian, 2022).
• Age demographics: Nationally, the most common age group registering LPAs is 81–90 years old, followed closely by those aged 71–80, a pattern likely mirrored in Nottinghamshire, where 18.5% of the population is over 65 (ONS, 2021).
• Dementia context: With dementia diagnoses projected to surpass 1 million UK-wide by 2030, and Nottinghamshire’s ageing demographic contributing to this figure, only 24% of UK adults have discussed LPAs with family, leaving many at risk of legal challenges if incapacity occurs.

These statistics underscore the importance of setting up an LPA early to ensure your affairs are managed by trusted individuals, avoiding costly and lengthy Court of Protection applications.

How we can help Nottinghamshire residents

Marley Solicitors supports residents across Nottinghamshire, including those in popular postcodes such as NG1, NG2, NG3, NG5, NG7, NG8, NG9, NG11, and NG12. Whether you’re in Worksop, planning for retirement in Keyworth, or managing a relative’s care in Retford, we can help you create LPAs for:

• Property and financial affairs: Allowing your attorney to manage bank accounts, pay bills, or sell property, usable with your permission even before losing capacity.
• Health and welfare: Enabling your attorney to make decisions about your medical care, daily routine, or care home arrangements, but only when you lack capacity.

We ensure your LPA is legally valid, registered efficiently (typically 8–10 weeks with the OPG), and includes specific instructions to protect your interests. We also advise on appointing multiple attorneys, replacement attorneys, and safeguards to prevent misuse.

What our clients say

“Setting up my LPA with Marley Solicitors gave me peace of mind knowing my finances and care are in trusted hands. Their clear advice and kindness made the process so easy.” – Margaret, Worksop

“I was anxious about planning for the future, but Marley Solicitors explained everything clearly and tailored my LPA perfectly. I’m so grateful for their support.” – Peter, Keyworth

Contact us today

There’s no deadline for an LPA, but life can change fast, 25% of residents might regret waiting. Call Marley Solicitors at 0330 999 1888 or email lesley@marleysolicitors.co.uk / yasmin@marleysolicitors.co.uk for your free consultation. We’re here 24/7.