
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has issued confirmation on significant changes to the way applications for remission and exemptions of LPA and EPA registration fees will be assessed and processed.

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has issued confirmation on significant changes to the way applications for remission and exemptions of LPA and EPA registration fees will be assessed and processed.

Before a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) can be used, it must be registered with the Office of Public Guardian (OPG).

This is a case that came about due to a challenge by the Office of the Public Guardian (‘OPG’) as to the validity of both LPAs.

OPG seeks Clarification from the Court of Protection in Re Public Guardians Severance Applications [2023] EWCOP 24.