Protect your Bath home and your future set up your LPA before it's too late.

Bath is one of England's most exceptional cities, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a population of around 100,000, set within the wider Bath & North East Somerset district of nearly 200,000 people. Over 22% of BANES residents are retired, well above the national average, and with Bath's status as one of the most sought-after places to live in the South West, property ownership is widespread and values are high.

Lansdown, with its sweeping Georgian crescents and views over the city, and Bathwick, with its riverside elegance and proximity to the canal, are among the most LPA-relevant neighbourhoods in Bath. Both attract established, often older households, people who have lived in Bath for decades and for whom their home represents a lifetime of value. A Property & Financial Affairs LPA is not optional for homeowners at these values, it is essential.

We visit clients at home throughout Bath and across the whole of BANES, from Georgian townhouses on Lansdown Crescent to stone cottages in Combe Down, family homes in Larkhall, and properties in Keynsham, Saltford, Bradford on Avon and the Chew Valley. We also offer online appointments via Microsoft Teams for those who prefer not to have a visitor, or for families arranging an LPA for a relative from further away.

Why Bath residents choose Futura Planning for their LPA

Full service from start to OPG registration. We don't just draft the paperwork, we guide you through choosing your attorneys, advise on the options, arrange signing, and submit to the Office of the Public Guardian on your behalf. You deal with us, not the OPG.

Home visits across Bath and BANES. We visit you at home, anywhere in Bath, Keynsham, Bradford on Avon, the Chew Valley or throughout BANES. Evening and weekend appointments are available, and no parking worries for you.

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. That means you have the protection of a regulated, accountable service.

Unhurried, sensitive appointments. LPA discussions can touch on health anxieties and family dynamics. We always take the time needed. Call 01934 442030 for a free, no-obligation chat.

Total cost example: both LPAs together, Futura Planning fee from £449 + OPG fees £92 × 2 = from £633 in total for a fully registered pair of LPAs. Everything fixed and quoted upfront. If you are on a low income or certain benefits, you may qualify for a reduced OPG fee, ask us when you enquire.

Bath residents planning ahead for themselves

You're thinking about what would happen if you lost capacity through illness, accident or cognitive decline. You own property in Bath, perhaps a Georgian terrace, a Larkhall semi, or a home in Widcombe or Combe Down, and you want the right people legally empowered to manage it if needed.

You don't have to be elderly to need an LPA. Many of our Bath clients setting up LPAs are in their 40s, 50s and 60s, professionals, homeowners, people with families who want to plan ahead sensibly rather than wait for a health event to prompt the conversation.

Setting up both LPAs together in a single appointment is the most efficient approach. We explain every aspect clearly and help you make the right choices for your specific circumstances in Bath.

Own your Bath 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.

Adult children arranging an LPA for a parent in Bath

A parent has had a health scare, received a diagnosis, or you've simply noticed things are becoming harder. You want to get an LPA in place while there's still time, and you're doing the research on their behalf, perhaps from another city.

We handle this with particular sensitivity. We speak directly with the person making the LPA and take time to ensure they fully understand the document and are comfortable. We never rush, and we always visit at home so your parent doesn't need to travel.

Once you're acting as their attorney, our guide explains exactly what that role does, and doesn't, allow you to do.

If you're worried that capacity may already be borderline, please mention this when you call. We'll discuss the situation carefully and give you an honest assessment of whether an LPA is still achievable.