Articles #Office of the Public Guardian

Step-by-step guide to activating and using your LPA online. Learn about activation keys, access codes, and how to share your LPA securely with banks, doctors, and other organisations.

Who can be your LPA certificate provider, what they must check and how to prepare for a clear, independent conversation.

Step-by-step guide to cancelling a Lasting Power of Attorney in England & Wales, covering unregistered vs registered LPAs, revocation process, and OPG requirements.

The Office of the Public Guardian has highlighted why LPAs matter for carers and loved ones. Learn how LPAs help with care, finances and practical support.

What to do if a registered LPA has the wrong name, an old address or another issue. Plain-English guidance on OPG updates, simple corrections and when the LPA should be checked.

Official OPG infographic showing why LPAs protect families, how they work & when to set them up.