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Lasting Power of Attorney Services
Nellie Supports provides specialist mental capacity assessments for Lasting Power of Attorney decisions across England and Wales. This includes assessments for whether a person has capacity to grant a Lasting Power of Attorney, revoke an existing LPA, understand the authority being given, understand who they are appointing, understand the risks and consequences, and make the decision freely and with appropriate support.
Nellie Supports is England and Wales’ largest specialist mental capacity assessment provider and specialist private social work practice. Our LPA-related assessments are delivered by a permanent full-time multidisciplinary team, not an ad hoc associate or referral-panel model. We have completed thousands of formal assessments across England and Wales. Our reports are prepared to provide clear, decision-specific evidence for families, solicitors, attorneys, deputies, the Office of the Public Guardian or the Court of Protection where required.
What Our Clients Say
Used Nellie Supports to provide a Mental Capacity assessment on a close family member and the assessor was very professional & patient throughout and showed the necessary empathy when things took a difficult turn during the assessment.
Nick Prince
Efficient and well-organised service. The assessor was thorough, professional, empathetic and produced a comprehensive report within 24 hours of the interview. Excellent service all round.
David Laws
The Team at Nellie Supports are always helpful. Always providing advice and information where necessary. Prompt in responding with quotes. I always recommend to others within my organisation.
Ann-Marie (solicitor)
Our Lasting Power of Attorney Services
Mental Capacity Assessment to Grant a Lasting Power of Attorney
Before someone can grant a Lasting Power of Attorney, they must have the mental capacity to understand what they're agreeing to. Our assessments evaluate whether the person understands the nature and effect of creating an LPA, the scope of the authority they're giving, and any restrictions or conditions.
Our registered social workers conduct thorough, compassionate assessments that meet OPG requirements. We assess capacity for both Property and Financial Affairs LPAs and Health and Welfare LPAs.
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Families concerned about whether their loved one understands the LPA process
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Solicitors requiring evidence of capacity before proceeding with LPA applications
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Situations where capacity is borderline or fluctuating
Who Needs a Mental Capacity Assessment for Managing Finances?
When someone you care about can no longer manage their money independently - whether due to dementia, brain injury, or another condition - understanding their mental capacity becomes essential. Not just for legal compliance, but for protecting their dignity, autonomy, and financial security.
A mental capacity assessment for managing finances evaluates whether a person has the ability to make decisions about their property and financial affairs. This includes understanding their bank accounts, property, income, and expenditure - and being able to use that information to make informed choices.
These assessments are needed when:
Banks require proof of incapacity before activating a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
Families need to apply for Court of Protection deputyship to manage finances legally
Solicitors require capacity evidence for statutory wills or financial gift applications
Local authorities need formal assessments for safeguarding or care planning purposes
Our assessments are conducted by registered social workers with extensive experience in mental capacity law. Every report is court-ready, CPR Part 35-compliant, and written in clear, accessible language that courts, banks, and families can understand immediately.
The outcome? A detailed, legally robust report that provides the evidence you need to protect someone's financial affairs - while respecting their dignity every step of the way.
Mental Capacity Assessment to Revoke a Lasting Power of Attorney
Sometimes a Lasting Power of Attorney needs to be revoked. This might be because circumstances have changed, relationships have broken down, or the donor wants to appoint different attorneys. To revoke an LPA, the donor must have mental capacity to understand what they're doing.
Our assessments provide the evidence needed to demonstrate that someone has capacity to revoke their LPA. These reports are court-ready and comply with CPR Part 35 requirements if legal proceedings are involved.
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Situations where an attorney is no longer suitable or trusted
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Family disputes over LPA arrangements
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Cases where the donor's capacity to revoke is being questioned
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Court proceedings involving LPA revocation
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