Form LP3: the notice to people to notify
Guidance from Estate Advisory Group
If you named anyone in section 6, they must be sent form LP3 before the LPA is submitted for registration.
Who sends it, and when
- The applicant — usually the donor or an attorney — sends it.
- It goes out before the registration application reaches the OPG.
- Each named person gets their own copy, with the date sent recorded on the LPA.
If you named nobody in section 6, no LP3 is needed at all. See people to notify for whether naming anyone is worth it.
What it says
The form tells the recipient that the LPA has been made, who the donor and attorneys are, and that they have three weeks from receiving the notice to object to the OPG. It also explains the limited grounds for objection: lack of capacity, fraud or undue pressure, or an attorney not being entitled to act.
Practical points
- Send it by post and keep a note of the date; the objection window runs from receipt.
- You do not need their agreement — only proof they were told.
- A phone call in advance avoids alarm; the form itself reads formally.
If you name people, we prepare the LP3 forms with your pack, pre-filled and ready to post.
Common questions
What if someone objects?
The OPG considers the objection. Factual objections about capacity or pressure may be referred to the Court of Protection; disagreement with the donor's choice of attorney is not a valid ground.
Can I change who I notify after signing?
No. Changing section 6 means completing and signing a new LPA.
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Published by Estate Advisory Group