Does an LPA cover Scotland or Northern Ireland?
Guidance from Estate Advisory Group
No. Each part of the UK has its own system, and ours is England and Wales only.
The three systems
| Where | Document | Registered with |
|---|---|---|
| England and Wales | Lasting Power of Attorney (LP1F / LP1H) | Office of the Public Guardian |
| Scotland | Continuing and/or Welfare Power of Attorney | Office of the Public Guardian (Scotland) |
| Northern Ireland | Enduring Power of Attorney | Office of Care and Protection |
If you move
- Recognition between jurisdictions exists but is slow and often needs a court process.
- In practice, make a fresh document in the country you now live in.
- Keep both if you retain assets in both, and tell your attorneys which applies to what.
- Banks operating UK-wide will usually accept whichever is valid where the account is held.
Our service
England and Wales only
We only prepare LP1F and LP1H forms. The free suitability check will tell you at the first question if you are outside England and Wales, before you pay anything.
Common questions
Does an LPA work abroad?
Sometimes, with translation and local formalities. See LPA if you live abroad.
What about a donor in Wales?
Wales uses the same system as England, and Welsh-language forms are available.
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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