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Disclaim a lasting power of attorney

How to stop being an attorney under a lasting power of attorney (LPA).

Applies to England and Wales

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Use this form if you no longer want to be an attorney under a lasting power of attorney (LPA) – this is called ‘disclaiming’ responsibility.

If you’re an attorney under an enduring power of attorney (EPA) and no longer want to be an attorney, use form EP5.

You can email [email protected] to get a document in large print. Include your address and the title of the document you need.

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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. Link to new Welsh page added.

  4. LPA005 form was updated on 1 July 2015.

  5. First published.

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