Powers of Attorney Solicitors
Choose who you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you ever can't make them yourself. Aaron guides you through every step, in plain English.
A Lasting Power of Attorney is one of the most important documents you can put in place — yet it's the one most people leave too late. An LPA lets you choose someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you ever lose the ability to make them yourself.
There are two types. A Property & Financial Affairs LPA covers your money, bills, property, and investments. A Health & Welfare LPA covers your medical treatment, daily care, and living arrangements. Most people benefit from having both.
Who Is This For?
LPAs aren't just for older people. Anyone over 18 should consider putting them in place, because capacity can be lost at any age through accident, illness, or stroke. Aaron's LPA services are particularly relevant for:
Anyone who wants to make sure their finances are managed by someone they trust if they can't manage them themselves. People who want a say in their future medical care and living arrangements. Couples who want to protect each other. Parents with young families who need a backup plan. Anyone approaching retirement who wants to plan ahead while they're fit and well.
What Aaron Offers
Aaron handles the entire LPA process personally — from helping you choose the right attorneys, through drafting the documents, to signing and full registration with the Office of the Public Guardian. He acts as your Certificate Provider (the independent person who confirms you understand what you're signing), which saves you the trouble of finding one.
Everything is explained in plain English. Aaron will walk you through the difference between the two types of LPA, help you think about the decisions your attorneys might need to make, and make sure your wishes are clearly recorded. Home visits are available across East and North Yorkshire.
Common Questions
How much does an LPA cost?
A single LPA starts from £550. Complete LPA Protection (both types for one person) is £950, saving £150 compared to buying them separately. Couples packages offer even greater savings. All fees are fixed.
How long does registration take?
Aaron can usually have your LPA drafted and signed within 1-2 weeks. Registration with the Office of the Public Guardian then takes around 20 weeks. Your LPA can't be used until it's registered, which is why it's worth starting early.
What happens if I don't have an LPA?
Without an LPA, your family would need to apply to the Court of Protection for a deputyship order — a process that's expensive (often £2,000+), slow (several months), and stressful. And the court chooses who manages your affairs, not you.
Our Powers of Attorney Services
Choose the service that matches your needs. Everything comes with a fixed fee and Aaron's personal service guarantee.
Save with Powers of Attorney Bundles
Combine powers of attorney services with other services and save. Our bundles offer discounted fixed fees for comprehensive protection.
Safe Harbour Essentials Plan (Single)
Your legal safety net. Combines a Standard Will with a Property & Financial LPA — covering what happens to your assets after you're gone and protecting your finances during your lifetime.
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Safe Harbour Peace of Mind Plan (Single)
Complete protection for one person. Your Standard Will plus both Lasting Powers of Attorney — covering your assets, finances, and health decisions all in one package.
Includes:
Safe Harbour Legacy Protection Plan (Single)
Our most comprehensive package. A Trust Will to ring-fence your assets, plus both LPAs for total protection. Ideal if you want the strongest possible safeguards in place.
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Safe Harbour Essentials Plan (Couple)
The legal safety net for couples. Combines Mirror Wills with Property & Financial LPAs for both of you — protecting your assets and finances, together.
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Safe Harbour Peace of Mind Plan (Couples)
Complete protection for couples. Standard Wills plus all four LPAs — covering your assets, finances, and health decisions for both of you. Our most popular bundle.
Includes:
Safe Harbour Legacy Protection Plan (Couples)
The strongest protection available for couples. Trust Wills plus all four LPAs — ring-fencing your assets and covering every eventuality for both of you.
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Why Choose Safe Harbour for Powers of Attorney
One Solicitor Throughout
You work directly with your solicitor from first call to completion. No call centres, no being passed around.
Fixed Fee Clarity
Know your costs upfront. Our fixed fees mean no surprises—the price we quote is the price you pay.
SRA Regulated
Full protection of the Solicitors Regulation Authority, including professional indemnity insurance and client account rules.
Aaron Johnson
Consultant Solicitor & TEP
“I believe legal planning should feel straightforward, not stressful. That's why I handle everything personally — from our first conversation through to the final signature. No hand-offs, no jargon, no surprises. I'm a full member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP), which means I bring specialist expertise in inheritance tax, trusts, and estate planning. But I explain everything in plain English, because that's what you deserve. Every matter is on a fixed fee. You'll always know what you're paying before you commit. And if something takes longer than expected, that's my responsibility — not yours.”
Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
Learn more about AaronHow Our Powers of Attorney Process Works
A clear, step-by-step journey from your first call to completion
Free Discovery Call
We explain the two types of LPA and help you decide what you need.
Choose Your Attorneys
We discuss who should be your attorneys and how they should act.
Draft LPAs
We prepare your LPA documents with all your preferences and instructions.
Signing Ceremony
We witness the signing with your attorneys and certificate provider.
Registration
We submit your LPAs to the Office of the Public Guardian for registration.
Document Delivery
Once registered, we provide certified copies and store originals securely.
Your matter is complete. We'll send you copies of all final documents and store the originals where appropriate.
What Our Clients Say
“Aaron makes the complex feel simple. He is genuinely approachable, and for the first time, I have total confidence that my affairs are in safe hands”
Mr M
North Yorkshire
“I first contacted Aaron Johnson in 2020 during one of the most difficult periods of my life, and from the very beginning he demonstrated exactly the qualities you hope to find in a solicitor. Aaron handled my late husband Paul's estate with exceptional care, professionalism and attention to detail. He was thorough, consistent and always kept Paul's wishes at the forefront of everything he did. Throughout a complex and emotionally challenging process he remained calm, trustworthy and genuinely supportive — never making me feel rushed or overwhelmed. He finalised the matter in 2023 to my complete satisfaction. Aaron is not just technically excellent — he is a solicitor who truly looks after his clients as people. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone seeking a solicitor who combines professional expertise with real human compassion.”
C. de Bondt
“Aaron advised and supported (plus actually wrote) my Will. Clearly explaining everything so I fully understood potential risks and could avoid them. Very willing to arrange meetings at a place and time to suit me as I worked full time. Would highly recommend 😁”
Chrys M.
Your Protection is Guaranteed
Safe Harbour Legal is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). This means you have the full protection of:
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Client money held in regulated client accounts
- Strict professional conduct rules
- Access to the Legal Ombudsman if needed
Powers of Attorney — frequently asked questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most. If yours isn't here, a free 30-minute call with Aaron will sort it — no obligation.
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets people you trust make decisions for you if you ever become unable to make them yourself — through illness, injury or age. You make it while you have capacity, and it only comes into effect if it is needed. It is one of the most important documents most people never get round to making.
Ready to discuss your Powers of Attorney needs?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Aaron — no obligation, no commitment. We’ll talk through your situation, answer any questions, and quote you a fixed fee before you instruct us.