Get it Sorted – Protected – Proved – Completed

If you are worried about how a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) or Deputyship is being used, contact us. We will review the situation, identify the safest route forward, and—where necessary—take urgent steps to protect the donor or the person lacking capacity.

This service is for you if:

  • You suspect an attorney or deputy is misusing their authority (financially or in welfare decisions).
  • You need to change or remove an attorney, or revoke an LPA entirely.
  • The donor lacks capacity, and you need Court of Protection intervention.

What you get

Deliverables (tangible outputs):

  • A written Action Plan explaining the quickest and strongest option
  • An evidence checklist (bank records, care notes, communications, key decisions)
  • A draft Deed of Revocation (full revocation or removal of one attorney) where appropriate
  • OPG notification pack and a notice tracker so the right people are told in the right way
  • If court is needed: witness statement bundle, application map, and a case tracker with deadlines and milestones

Revoke a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

An LPA may need to be changed or revoked after it has been registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG)—for example if the donor changes their mind, circumstances change, or concerns arise about an attorney’s conduct.

Common reasons to revoke (or remove an attorney)

An LPA may be revoked or amended where, for example:

  • The donor changes their mind about who should act
  • The donor’s circumstances change and the chosen attorneys are no longer suitable
  • An attorney becomes unwell or loses capacity
  • An attorney is no longer able to meet the donor’s needs or lacks appropriate skills
  • An attorney asks to step down
  • The attorney is not acting in the donor’s best interests
  • There are concerns that the attorney is taking advantage of the donor (financially or otherwise)

How it works (your timeline)

Triage & urgency check
We identify immediate risk and whether action is needed now to prevent harm.

Capacity position
We confirm whether the donor has capacity to revoke or whether the Court of Protection is required.

Evidence capture
We gather the key documents (LPA, OPG details, financial records, care evidence, communications).

The legal route
We advise whether to: revoke entirely, remove one attorney, seek restrictions, or pursue court action.

Documentation
We draft the Deed of Revocation (or attorney removal documentation, as appropriate).

OPG notifications & notices
We submit the revocation documentation to the OPG and organise the required notices.

Completion & protection
We confirm the revocation is effective, document the outcome, and advise on replacement arrangements.

If the donor has capacity

If the donor retains capacity, they may revoke their LPA. It must be done in the correct form and process for revocation to be effective. We will prepare the documentation and handle the OPG steps and notices.

If the donor lacks capacity

If the donor cannot revoke the LPA because they lack capacity, we can apply to the Court of Protection to revoke the LPA (and, where appropriate, seek protective directions).

Revoke an Ordinary Power of Attorney

If you have a non-LPA Power of Attorney, it can also be revoked. We will:

  • Draft the Deed of Revocation
  • Serve it on the attorney/attorneys
  • Arrange appropriate notices so third parties (e.g., banks) are informed

Remove or Revoke a Deputyship

If you believe a deputy is taking advantage of a person who lacks capacity, we can assist you to challenge the deputyship through the Court of Protection.

What we do:

  • Advise on the evidence required
  • Prepare the application and supporting witness statements
  • Assist with investigations and document gathering
  • Raise safeguarding concerns where appropriate
  • Seek removal, replacement, restrictions, or other protective orders as the case requires

Call Linley James Solicitors to discuss your concerns on 0207 060 1210