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Can I make an LPA for my mum or dad?

Updated October 27, 2026

An LPA can only be made by the person it is for, and they must have the mental capacity to make it. You can help them use our service. If someone can no longer make these decisions, an LPA is not possible and an application to the Court of Protection may be needed instead.

This is general information about the law in England and Wales, not advice about your circumstances.

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