About Our Firm
Our Story
At Family First LPA's we help you to protect what matters most. We'll take care of the paperwork, guide you through the signing, and handle registration with the Office of Public Guardian - so you and your family have peace of mind.
Our Mission
We believe every family deserves clarity and security. Thats why our mission is to provide straightforward, friendly support with Lasting Power of Attorney's - so you can focus on what matters: your family.
Why Us?
At Family First LPA, we help to protect your wishes and family's well-being. Our expertise and personalized approach set us apart.
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Fixed fees, no hidden costs.
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Home visits included locally.
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Friendly, down-to-earth support.
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Quick, simple process from start to finish.
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Peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Keeping things simple...
We keep things simple and stress-free.Here's what happens:
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Free Call - We'll chat about your needs and answer your questions.
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Questionnaire - A short form (online or paper) to gather your details.
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Drafts Prepared - We create your documents for review.
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Signing & Witnessing -We guide you through every step.
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Registration - We submit your LPA's to the OPG and handle the process.
Client Testimonials
Highly recommend Family First. Kevin came to our house to prepare Dad's power of attorney papers. Very helpful, answered his questions and gave a very good and efficient service.
Helen Philips
Stoke-on-Trent
FAQ
Have questions about estate planning? Find answers to some common queries below.
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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and why do I need one?
A LPA is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more people you trust (called your attorney) to make decisions on your behalf, if you ever become unable to.
It gives you peace of mind, that whatever happens in the future, your wishes are respected and your loved ones are able to step in, without stress or delay.
2. What types of LPA are there?
There are two types of LPA.
Property & Financial Affairs LPA
This type covers your money and property, such as:
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Managing bank accounts, savings & bills.
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Collecting benefits or pension payments.
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Selling or managing your home
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Handling day-to-day financial matters
Health & Welfare LPA
This type covers personal & medical decisions, such as:
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Where you live and the care you receive
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Day-to-day decisions about diet, routine or activities
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Medical treatment choices
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Life sustaining treatment decisions (should you choose to give this authority
3. Do you give legal or financial advice?
No. We specialise in helping you complete and register LPAs. If you'd like advice on wills, trusts or tax planning, we can put you in touch with our trusted partners.
4. How long does it take?
We prepare paperwork promptly. The Office of the Public Guardian usually takes several weeks to register LPAs and we'll keep you updated throughout.
5. Can I make an LPA for someone else?
You can't complete an LPA on behalf of someone else - the person making the LPA must have mental capacity and make their own choices. However, you can help them throughout the process and we will guide you both step-by-step.
6. What happens after my LPA is registered?
Once the Office of the Public Guardian has registered your LPA, you'll receive the official stamped documents. (We are happy to store these if needed). From there, your attorneys can use the LPA if needed and you can rest easy knowing everything in place.
