Protect yourself and those you love set up your Bristol LPA today.

Bristol is a city of over 459,000 people, with around 28% of the population aged 50 or over, and 62,300 residents aged 65 and above. In areas like Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze in the north-west of the city, nearly one in four residents is 65 or older, well above the Bristol average. Clifton, Sneyd Park, and Stoke Bishop have similarly established, older-leaning communities. These are the Bristol neighbourhoods where LPAs matter most, and where demand for a professional, local service is real.

Property values in Bristol's desirable suburbs, Redland, Clifton, Bishopston, Henleaze, commonly reach £700,000 to over £1 million. For homeowners at these values, a Property & Financial Affairs LPA is particularly important: without one, no one has the legal authority to manage, sell or remortgage your Bristol property if you lose capacity, not even your spouse.

We visit clients at home throughout Bristol, from Georgian townhouses in Clifton to Victorian terraces in Bishopston, family homes in Westbury-on-Trym to flats in Hotwells. We also offer online appointments via Microsoft Teams for clients who prefer not to have a visitor at home, or whose family members are arranging things from a distance.

Why Bristol residents choose Futura Planning for their LPA

Full service, start to finish. We don't just draft your LPA documents, we guide you through choosing your attorneys, completing the forms correctly, arranging the certificate provider, and submitting to the Office of the Public Guardian. You don't have to deal with the OPG yourself.

We visit you at home across Bristol. Whether you're in Clifton, Redland, Westbury-on-Trym or Brislington, we'll arrange a home visit at a time that suits, including evenings and weekends. Or meet us online via Teams.

Society of Willwriters members. We are full, qualified members of the Society of Willwriters, the professional body for will writing and LPA practitioners in the UK. Our membership gives you the protection of a regulated service.

Sensitive and unhurried. LPA appointments can touch on difficult subjects, health concerns, family dynamics, capacity worries. We always take the time needed and never rush. Call 01934 442030 for a free, no-obligation chat.

Total cost example: both LPAs set up together, Futura Planning fee from £449 + OPG registration £92 × 2 = from £633 in total for a fully registered pair of LPAs. No hidden fees, no hourly rates, no surprises. Those on lower incomes may be eligible for a reduced OPG fee, ask us when you enquire.

For Bristol residents planning ahead

You're reading this because you've started thinking about what would happen if you lost capacity, through illness, accident or dementia. You want to make sure the right people are legally empowered to manage your finances and health decisions, and that your wishes are properly recorded.

You don't have to be old to need an LPA. Capacity can be lost at any age through accident or illness. Many of our Bristol clients setting up LPAs are in their 40s, 50s and 60s, well, active, and planning ahead sensibly.

Setting up a Property & Financial Affairs LPA and a Health & Welfare LPA at the same time is the most efficient and cost-effective approach. We explain both clearly and guide you through the right choices for your circumstances.

Own your Bristol home or bank accounts jointly with a partner? That alone doesn't give either of you legal authority to act if the other loses capacity, worth understanding before you assume you're covered.

For adult children arranging an LPA for a parent

You're worried about a parent, perhaps they've been diagnosed with dementia, had a health scare, or you've simply noticed that things are becoming harder for them. You want to get an LPA in place before it's too late, and you're doing the research on their behalf.

This is something we handle with particular care. We take time to ensure your parent or relative understands what they're signing and is fully comfortable with the process. We speak clearly and without jargon, and we'll visit them at home so they don't need to travel.

Once their LPA is in place, our guide to acting as an attorney for a parent sets out exactly what you're able to do, and what you're not.

If you're concerned that capacity may already be borderline, please mention this when you get in touch, we'll discuss the situation sensitively and advise honestly on whether an LPA is still possible.