Claiming a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Fee Refund

If you registered a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) with the Office of the Public Guardian between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2017, you could be eligible for a refund of overpaid court fees. This opportunity arises because some individuals were indeed overcharged during this period.

For comprehensive details, including eligibility criteria and how to apply for your refund, please visit the official UK Government website.

Who Can Claim an Overpaid LPA Fee Refund?

You are able to submit a claim for an LPA fee refund if you are:

The donor: the person who created the Lasting Power of Attorney.
An attorney: appointed by the donor in either an LPA or an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) to make decisions on their behalf.
The executor of the donor’s estate: if the donor has passed away.

Understanding Your LPA Refund Amount

The amount you could receive depends on when your fees were originally paid. All refunds will include an additional 0.5% interest. You can still claim a refund even if you do not know the exact date you paid the fees.

When the fee was paid	Refund for each Power of Attorney
April to September 2013	£54
October 2013 to March 2014	£34
April 2014 to March 2015	£37
April 2015 to March 2016	£38
April 2016 to March 2017	£45

Please note, if you paid a reduced fee (known as ‘remission’), you will be eligible for half of the refund amount listed above.

How to Apply for Your LPA Fee Refund

For comprehensive details, including eligibility criteria and how to apply for your refund, please visit the official UK Government website at https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney-refund.