LPA fee exemption and remission
Guidance from Estate Advisory Group
Low income or certain means-tested benefits can cut the £92 fee in half or remove it entirely. The test is about the donor's finances, not the attorney's.
Exemption: no fee at all
If the donor receives certain means-tested benefits, the fee is waived. These typically include Income Support, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit, and Housing Benefit. Some benefits — notably Attendance Allowance, PIP and contribution-based benefits — do not qualify.
Remission: half fee
If the donor's gross annual income is below £12,000 the fee is reduced by 50%, to £46 per LPA. Income means before tax, from all sources including pensions, employment and rent — but not means-tested benefits.
How to claim
- Complete form LPA120 and send it with the LPA.
- Enclose evidence: a benefit award letter, or income evidence such as P60, pension statements or payslips.
- Do not send the fee at the same time as claiming exemption.
Evidence is not optional
Claiming a reduction without proof is a common reason applications are returned. Send copies, keep the originals, and confirm the current qualifying benefits on GOV.UK before you post.
Common questions
Whose income counts?
The donor's only. An attorney's income and savings are irrelevant to the claim.
Does the reduction apply to both LPAs?
Yes. If the donor qualifies, the reduction applies to each LPA being registered, so both can be half price or free.
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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