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Thousands could pay £0 for Power of Attorney under updated fee help rules

Thousands of individuals struggling with living costs can now access updated fee support for registering a Power of Attorney through the Office of the Public Guardian, with eligible applicants paying reduced rates or nothing at all instead of the standard £92 fee.
Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert emphasizes that Power of Attorney arrangements are vital for managing finances during periods of illness or ageing, as the standard £92 registration fee can be a barrier for households facing severe financial pressure.
Support is split into two tiers: full exemptions of £0 for those on means-tested benefits and a 50% reduction to £46 for individuals earning under £12,000 annually, with repeat applications reduced to as little as £23.
Recent updates from February mean Universal Credit recipients no longer qualify for full exemptions but may still be eligible for the 50% discount, provided they submit a fee support form with income evidence to the Office of the Public Guardian.
Applicants given 28 days to request a review if they believe support was wrongly refused can contact the Office of the Public Guardian in Falkirk at 01324 678300 for further assistance.

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