Can I cancel a registered LPA?
Guidance from Estate Advisory Group
Yes, while you have capacity, by a written deed of revocation. Nobody else can do it for you.
How to revoke
- Write a deed of revocation naming yourself, the LPA and the attorneys, signed and witnessed.
- Send it to the Office of the Public Guardian with the original registered LPA and all certified copies.
- Send a copy to every attorney, and tell any bank or provider that holds one.
- Keep proof of posting — the date of notice matters.
What if I only want to remove one attorney
Partial revocation can break the LPA
Where attorneys act jointly, removing one usually ends the whole LPA. It is normally cleaner to make a new LPA and then revoke the old one. See removing an attorney.
Cost
Revoking is free. Making a replacement means another £92 OPG fee, plus our £49 fee if you use us. See changing or cancelling an LPA.
Common questions
Can my family cancel it if I have lost capacity?
No — only the Court of Protection can then revoke it.
Do I get the OPG fee back?
No. Registration fees are not refunded on revocation.
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This is general information about how Lasting Powers of Attorney work in England and Wales. It is not legal advice about your situation. What we do and do not do.
Published by Estate Advisory Group