Cheapest Way to Get Power of Attorney UK 2026

The Cheapest Way to Get Power of Attorney in the UK

If you are searching for the cheapest way to set up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in the UK, you are not alone. Thousands of people every month look for affordable options and the good news is that you do not need to spend hundreds of pounds at a solicitor to get a legally valid LPA.

In this guide we break down every option available in 2026, compare costs side by side, and explain why myLPA at just £74 per LPA is the cheapest professional LPA service in the entire United Kingdom.

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What Does a Power of Attorney Cost in 2026?

There are two costs involved in getting a Lasting Power of Attorney:

The preparation cost — creating the legal document itself

The OPG registration fee — the government fee to register your LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian

The OPG registration fee is £82 per LPA and is the same regardless of how you create your document. This fee is set by the government and cannot be avoided (unless you qualify for an exemption or remission based on low income or certain benefits).

The preparation cost is where prices vary wildly — and where you can save hundreds of pounds.

Complete Cost Comparison Table

Method

Preparation Cost (per LPA)

OPG Fee (per LPA)

Total Cost (per LPA)

Total for Both LPAs

DIY (OPG website)	Free	£82	£82	£164
myLPA (online)	£74	£82	£156	£304
Typical online services	£100-200+	£82	£182-282+	£364-564+
High street solicitor	£300-500+	£82	£382-582+	£764-1,164+
Specialist law firm	£500-1,000+	£82	£582-1,082+	£1,164-2,164+

The numbers speak for themselves. myLPA is the cheapest professional LPA service in the UK at just £74 per LPA.

Option 1: DIY on the OPG Website (Free but Risky)

You can create your own LPA for free using the government's online tool at gov.uk. This is technically the cheapest option since you only pay the £82 registration fee.

However, DIY comes with significant risks:

• No professional review — mistakes on your LPA can cause it to be rejected by the OPG, costing you time and potentially another £82 registration fee
• Complex legal decisions — choosing between joint, joint and several, or mixed attorney appointments requires legal understanding
• No guidance on preferences and instructions — poorly worded instructions can restrict your attorneys or create confusion
• Certificate provider requirements — many people struggle to find and properly brief a certificate provider
• No support if things go wrong — you are entirely on your own

The OPG rejects thousands of LPA applications every year due to errors. Each rejection means starting again, paying another registration fee, and weeks of delay.

Best for: People with legal knowledge who are confident completing complex legal documents without assistance.

Option 2: myLPA — £74 per LPA (The UK's Cheapest Professional Service)

This is where smart money goes. At just £74 per LPA, myLPA is the cheapest professional LPA service in the United Kingdom. No other service with expert review and guidance comes close to this price.

What you get for £74:

• Guided online questionnaire — answer simple questions in plain English, we handle the legal complexity
• Expert document review — every LPA is checked by our team before submission
• Error-free guarantee — we ensure your LPA will not be rejected for errors
• Step-by-step signing guidance — we walk you through the signing process
• 15-minute completion — most people complete our questionnaire in under 15 minutes
• Phone and email support — real people to help if you get stuck

Total cost with myLPA:

• 1 LPA: £74 + £82 OPG fee = £156 total
• Both LPAs (Property & Financial + Health & Welfare): £140 + £164 OPG fees = £304 total
• Both LPAs for a couple: £280 + £328 OPG fees = £608 total

Compare that to a couple paying a solicitor: typically £1,500-2,500+ for all four LPAs.

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Option 3: Other Online LPA Services (£100-200+)

Several other companies offer online LPA services, but they typically charge between £100 and £200+ per LPA. Some charge even more by adding fees for extras that myLPA includes as standard.

Common extra charges with other providers include:

• Document checking fees
• Signing guidance fees
• Priority processing fees
• Phone support fees

At myLPA, everything is included in the £74 price. No hidden extras, no surprise charges.

Option 4: High Street Solicitors (£300-500+)

Traditional solicitors charge between £300 and £500+ per LPA. For a married couple needing all four LPAs (two each), you could easily pay £1,500 to £2,500 or more.

What extra value does a solicitor provide over myLPA? In most straightforward cases, very little. The LPA document is the same whether it is prepared by a solicitor charging £500 or by myLPA at £74. It goes through the same OPG registration process and has exactly the same legal standing.

Solicitors may be worth considering if you have:

• Very complex financial arrangements
• Business interests that require specialist trust and tax advice
• Contentious family situations that may lead to legal challenges
• Cross-border assets in multiple jurisdictions

For the vast majority of people — and that means over 90% of LPA applicants — myLPA at £74 is the clear winner.

OPG Fee Exemptions and Remissions

You may be able to reduce or eliminate the OPG registration fee:

Full Exemption (£0 OPG fee)

You pay no registration fee if you receive one of these benefits:

• Income Support
• Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
• Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
• Housing Benefit (for rent payments)
• A combination of Working Tax Credit and certain other criteria
• Universal Credit (in some circumstances)

50% Remission (£41 per LPA)

You pay half the registration fee if your gross annual income is below £12,000.

Even with the full OPG fee, myLPA remains the cheapest professional option. And if you qualify for an exemption, your total cost with myLPA could be as low as £74 per LPA.

Why myLPA is the Best Value in the UK

Let us be clear about what you get when you choose myLPA at £74:

The same legal document — your LPA is registered with the OPG and has identical legal standing to one prepared by a £500 solicitor

Expert checking — every document is reviewed before submission, catching errors that would cause rejection

Speed — complete the questionnaire in 15 minutes, not the hours needed for DIY or multiple solicitor appointments

Convenience — create your LPA from home, any time of day, no appointments needed

Support — real people available by phone and email if you need help

No hidden fees — £74 is the price, full stop

The True Cost of Not Getting an LPA

While we understand the desire to save money, the biggest financial risk is not having an LPA at all. If you lose mental capacity without an LPA in place, your family faces:

• Court of Protection application: £371 application fee
• Solicitor costs for deputyship: £1,000-5,000+
• Annual supervision fees: £320-775 per year
• Ongoing professional deputy costs: £1,000+ per year if no family member can act
• Delays of 4-12 months while the application is processed

A £74 LPA with myLPA today could save your family thousands of pounds and months of stress.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a cheap LPA as legally valid as an expensive one?

Yes, absolutely. The legal validity of an LPA depends on it being correctly completed and registered with the OPG, not on how much you paid to create it. A £74 LPA from myLPA has exactly the same legal standing as one prepared by a solicitor charging £500 or more.

What is the total cost of an LPA including the OPG fee?

With myLPA, the total cost is £156 per LPA (£74 preparation + £82 OPG registration fee). For both types of LPA, the total is £304. This is significantly cheaper than solicitors who charge £764-1,164+ for both LPAs including OPG fees.

Can I get a free Power of Attorney?

You can create your own LPA for free using the government's online tool, but you still need to pay the £82 OPG registration fee per LPA. The risk with DIY is that errors can lead to rejection and additional fees. myLPA at £74 offers expert review to prevent costly mistakes.

How much do solicitors charge for Power of Attorney?

UK solicitors typically charge between £300 and £500+ per LPA for preparation. For a couple needing all four LPAs, solicitor costs can reach £1,500-2,500+ before OPG fees. myLPA offers the same document for just £74 per LPA.

Is myLPA really the cheapest LPA service in the UK?

Yes. At £74 per LPA with expert review included, myLPA is the most affordable professional LPA service available in the UK. Other online providers typically charge £100-200+, and solicitors charge £300-500+.

Can I reduce the OPG registration fee?

Yes, if you are on certain means-tested benefits you may qualify for a full exemption (paying £0) or a 50% remission (paying £41 instead of £82). This applies regardless of which service you use to prepare your LPA.