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Object to registration of a power of attorney

Forms to object to the registration of a lasting power of attorney (LPA) or an enduring power of attorney (EPA).

Applies to England and Wales

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Details

You can use these forms to object to someone registering a lasting power of attorney (LPA) or an enduring power of attorney (EPA).

To object to the registration of an LPA you鈥檒l need to use:

  • LPA006 if you are the donor of the LPA and want to object for any reason
  • LPA007 if you are an attorney or a 鈥榩erson to notify鈥� and want to object on factual grounds
  • LPA008 if you are anyone (including an attorney or a 鈥榩erson to notify鈥�) who wants to object for other reasons (called 鈥榩rescribed grounds鈥�)

If you want to object on prescribed grounds, you must also apply to the Court of Protection and pay a 拢400 fee.

To object to the registration of an EPA you鈥檒l need to:

  • use form EP3PG if you have been notified about the registration
  • apply to the court if you have not been notified

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Updates to this page

Published 24 June 2013
Last updated 26 June 2018 show all updates
  1. Added 'Personal information' section.

  2. Added translation

  3. Added translation

  4. Added translation

  5. Added form to object to an enduring power of attorney

  6. Clarified who could use each form to object to registration of a lasting power of attorney

  7. Removed COP8 application pack and replaced it with link to relevant page on HM Courts and Tribunals Service website.

  8. Replaced forms LPA006, LPA007, LPA008 to remove minor guidance about statutory waiting period.

  9. First published.

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