Lasting Power of Attorney help in London
Calm, practical help with a Lasting Power of Attorney for families and individuals who want the process organised properly, without the stress. We handle the paperwork, the gathering of information and the coordination with your solicitor or chosen provider.
Administrative support only. We are not solicitors and do not give legal advice.
An important task that is easy to postpone
A Lasting Power of Attorney is one of those things almost everyone knows they should sort out, and almost everyone delays.
The forms look daunting, the language is unfamiliar and it touches on subjects such as illness and ageing that are easy to avoid thinking about. Yet the cost of leaving it undone can be considerable, both practically and emotionally, particularly if it is needed sooner than expected.
Our role is to take the administrative weight off your shoulders: organising the paperwork, keeping the process moving and coordinating with the right people, so the task is finally, properly done.
How we help with a Lasting Power of Attorney
Administrative and organisational support, working alongside your solicitor or chosen service.
Documentation and record-keeping
Assisting with legal documentation and careful record-keeping.
Files set up properly
For both types: property and financial affairs, and health and welfare.
Information gathered
The details needed to complete the forms accurately.
Solicitor liaison
With solicitors and legal professionals, on your behalf.
Progress tracked
Deadlines and registration with the Office of the Public Guardian.
Everyone kept informed
Attorneys, family members and advisers coordinated, with documents and correspondence easy to find.
We organise and coordinate. The legal advice stays with your solicitor, exactly where it should be.
How the process works with us
Every family situation is different, so support is shaped around yours, whether you are arranging a Lasting Power of Attorney for yourself or helping an older relative through it.
We begin by understanding what you need and who is involved, then bring structure to the process: a clear file, a checklist of what is required and a single organised point of contact. We gather information, prepare and track the paperwork, then keep things moving with your solicitor and the Office of the Public Guardian.
You and your family stay fully in control of every decision, while the administration and follow-up quietly become our responsibility.
Discreet, sensitive and clear about our role
This is sensitive, personal work, often touching on health, family and the future, and we treat it with the care it deserves. Every engagement is covered by a confidentiality agreement, and we act only within the authority you set.
To be completely clear, we are not solicitors and we do not give legal advice. We do not advise on whether a Lasting Power of Attorney is right for you or on its legal effect. What we offer is calm, capable administrative support that works alongside qualified legal professionals.
Who this is for
Anyone who wants the process handled properly:
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Adults arranging their own Everything is in good order, and you would like to keep it that way by arranging this now.
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People supporting an elderly parent or relative You are helping a parent or relative through the process and want structure and calm around it.
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Busy professionals It has been on your list for years. You simply have not found the time.
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Families Several relatives, a solicitor and a stack of forms. You want one organised person coordinating all of it.
Getting wider affairs in order
Arranging a Lasting Power of Attorney is often part of getting wider affairs in order, and frequently sits within support for a parent or family. It works well alongside ongoing financial administration and our liaison support when several solicitors, advisers and family members are involved.
You can explore the full range of our private PA services in London, or get in touch to talk through what would help most.
How to Start
A confidential, no-pressure first conversation to explore what you need.
Discovery call
A 30-minute call to understand what you need and who is involved. Confidential and with no obligation.
Onboarding and handover
We set up a clear file, agree how we will work with your solicitor and gather what is needed, then take the administrative weight off you.
Ongoing partnership
Project-based for the process itself, or part of a wider retainer where ongoing affairs need organising.
Lasting Power of Attorney, in detail
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A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people to make decisions on your behalf if you are no longer able to. There are two types, one for property and financial affairs and one for health and welfare. Because it is a legal matter, the document itself should be prepared with a solicitor. We help with the administration and organisation around it.
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No. We are not solicitors and we do not give legal advice or provide the legal drafting. We handle the practical side: organising the paperwork, gathering information, tracking progress and liaising with your solicitor and the Office of the Public Guardian, so the process runs smoothly.
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Yes, and this is a very common reason clients come to us. We bring structure and calm to the process, coordinate with your parent's solicitor and any family members involved, then keep everything organised and moving, while every decision stays with you and your family.
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Absolutely. We are glad to work alongside a solicitor you already trust, or to liaise with one you appoint. Our role is to make their job, and yours, easier by keeping the administration organised.
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Every engagement is covered by a confidentiality agreement, and we handle sensitive personal, health and family information with great discretion. We act only within the authority you give us.
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Timescales depend on your circumstances and on registration with the Office of the Public Guardian, which can take a number of weeks. We keep things moving at every stage and give you clear updates, so there are no avoidable delays on the administrative side.
A quiet conversation about what would make your week easier
Whether you need a few hours a week or a full retainer, the first step is the same: a confidential discovery call to understand your needs. No pressure. No hard sell.
Book a Discovery Call →Or email sarah@sarahsmithpa.com or call +44 7825 065 369.
