Lasting Power of Attorney Explained

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About Course

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) lets you choose who makes decisions for you if you cannot. This course explains the two types of LPA in England and Wales, how to choose attorneys, how to make and register one (including the £92 fee), and what attorneys may and may not do. It also flags the different systems in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information about Lasting Powers of Attorney in England and Wales, checked against GOV.UK guidance in October 2026. It is not legal advice.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the difference between a property and financial affairs LPA and a health and welfare LPA Choose attorneys and decide how they should act Make and register an LPA correctly and avoid common rejections Know the duties of an attorney and what happens if there is no LPA

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What an LPA is and why it matters
  • Choosing attorneys and making the LPA
  • Registering and using an LPA

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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