Somerset's county town, and one of England’s most LPA-urgent communities.

Futura Planning provides specialist Lasting Power of Attorney services for Taunton residents and those across Somerset West. With 29.1% of local residents retired and three quarters of recent population growth in the 65+ age range, Taunton's LPA need is real, pressing, and growing. We visit you at home, or online via Teams. Full members of the Society of Willwriters.

Full members of the Society of Willwriters
Free initial consultation, no obligation
Full OPG submission service included
Home visits & online via Microsoft Teams

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Serving Taunton and Somerset, home visits across the area

Taunton LPA specialists, we come to you, wherever you are in Somerset

Taunton is Somerset's county town, its largest settlement, its administrative centre, and its regional hub for professional services. As such, it draws LPA enquiries not just from Taunton town itself, but from the huge rural hinterland of Somerset West, the villages in the Quantock foothills, Wellington and its surrounding communities, and the dispersed settlements across the Vale of Taunton Deane.

From the established residential streets near Vivary Park in Trull Road and the family suburbs of Bishop's Hull, to the newer communities of Comeytrowe and Galmington, and the village communities of Norton Fitzwarren, Staplegrove and Kingston St Mary, Taunton and its surrounding area has one of the most pressing LPA needs in Somerset. With 29.1% of residents retired and 25.7% aged 65 or over, the figures speak for themselves.

We visit clients at home throughout Taunton and across Somerset West, whether you're in the town itself, a Quantock village, or along the Wellington corridor. We also offer online appointments via Microsoft Teams, which is ideal for adult children who live outside Somerset and are coordinating an LPA for a parent in Taunton.

Why Taunton residents choose Futura Planning

Full service, start to OPG registration. We prepare all documents, guide you through attorney selection and signing requirements, and submit to the Office of the Public Guardian on your behalf. You deal with us, not the OPG.

Home visits across Taunton and Somerset West. We visit you at home anywhere in the Taunton area, from the town centre to Quantock villages, at a time that suits, including evenings and weekends.

Online via Teams for those outside the area. Adult children coordinating an LPA for a Taunton parent from London or further afield can use our Teams appointment service. We then visit the parent at home in Taunton, everyone is accommodated.

Society of Willwriters members. Full, qualified members of the Society of Willwriters, the professional body for LPA and will writing practitioners. Your guarantee of a regulated, ethical service. Call 01934 442030 for a free, no-obligation chat.

Transparent pricing

What does an LPA cost in Taunton?

Fixed fees, quoted upfront. No hourly rates, no hidden extras, at any stage of the process.

Futura Planning fee (per LPA)

From £299. Full service, consultation, document preparation, attorney guidance, signing oversight and complete OPG submission management. Fixed fee, quoted upfront before any work begins.

Both LPAs together

From £449. Property & Financial Affairs LPA plus Health & Welfare LPA, both in a single appointment. The most efficient and cost-effective option for most Taunton clients, whether home visit or Teams.

OPG registration fee (government)

£92 per LPA, paid to the Office of the Public Guardian. We handle the full OPG submission and process. Reduced fees may apply for those on lower incomes, ask us when you enquire.

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

Areas we cover across Taunton and Somerset West

Taunton townTA1 & TA2
Wellington
Trull & Galmington
Norton Fitzwarren
Bishop's Hull
Bishops Lydeard
Staplegrove
Kingston St Mary
Comeytrowe & Creech St Michael
Cheddon Fitzpaine
West Somerset villages
Online, anywhere in Somerset

Why Taunton needs LPAs more than most

Somerset's county town, with one of England’s most rapidly ageing populations

The statistics for Somerset West and Taunton make striking reading. This is not a future trend, it is the present-day reality, and it makes LPA planning genuinely urgent for a very large proportion of Taunton residents and their families.

25.7% · of Somerset West & Taunton residents aged 65+Up from 22.2% in 2011, well above England's 18.4%.

29.1% · of residents are retiredNearly double the working-age employment rate in many parts of England.

75% · of all population growth 2011–2021Was in the 65+ age range, a remarkable and telling statistic.

+26.2% · Growth in the 65+ populationBetween 2011 and 2021, faster than England's overall 20.1%.

Three quarters of all population growth in Somerset West and Taunton between 2011 and 2021 was accounted for by people aged 65 and over. The largest age groups in the area are now those aged 50–54 and 55–59, which means a wave of people approaching typical LPA age is already here. As Somerset’s county town and largest settlement, Taunton also serves as the professional services hub for a vast rural hinterland, including West Somerset villages, Quantock communities, and the Wellington corridor, many of whose older residents are actively seeking local LPA advice for the first time.

Serving every part of Taunton

LPA home visits across Taunton's communities

Wherever you live in and around Taunton, we visit you at home. Here are the communities where LPA demand is highest and where we work most regularly.

Trull & Galmington (TA1)Leafy, family-oriented areas south of Taunton with excellent schools and strong community roots. Trull Road and the streets near Vivary Park are home to many established families where both LPAs and Wills are needed, often discussed together in a single appointment.

Bishop's Hull (TA1)A popular residential area with good schools and green space. Many long-established Taunton families live here, often approaching or in retirement, for whom both types of LPA are overdue. We visit Bishop's Hull regularly for both home visit and online appointments.

Staplegrove & Norton Fitzwarren (TA2)Established residential areas and village communities to the north and north-west of Taunton, with a mix of period properties and newer homes. A community where many older residents have been meaning to sort their LPA for some time and are now ready to act.

Bishops Lydeard & Kingston St Mary (TA4)Picturesque villages at the foot of the Quantock Hills, among the most desirable rural communities in Somerset. Residents here often tell us they assumed they'd have to travel to access LPA advice. They don't, we come to them, and we do so regularly.

Wellington & surrounds (TA21)Wellington is a thriving market town west of Taunton with its own strong community. The Wellington Monument on the Blackdown Hills is a local landmark visible for miles. We cover Wellington fully, along with Bradford on Tone, Oake, and surrounding villages along the M5 corridor.

Comeytrowe & Creech St Michael (TA1/TA2)Taunton's growing new communities to the south and east. Comeytrowe has expanded significantly with new family housing. Many residents here are at precisely the stage where an LPA makes strong sense, homeowners with children and a mortgage, planning for life's unexpected turns.

Who is this page for?

Two Taunton audiences, one essential document

LPA enquiries from Taunton come from two groups. As Somerset's county town, Taunton also serves as the access point for LPA services across a large rural hinterland of Somerset villages.

Taunton residents planning ahead for themselves

You own a home in Taunton, perhaps a family house near Vivary Park in Trull Road, a property in Bishop's Hull or Staplegrove, or a newer home in Comeytrowe. You've been meaning to sort your LPA for some time, and you want to do it properly and professionally.

LPAs are not just for the elderly. With the largest age groups in Somerset West and Taunton now being those in their 50s, many of our clients are approaching typical LPA age, active, healthy, and sensibly planning ahead rather than waiting for a health event to force the issue.

Setting up both LPAs together in a single appointment is the most efficient approach. We visit you at home anywhere in Taunton and the surrounding area, or meet via Teams at a time that suits your schedule.

Adult children arranging an LPA for a Somerset parent

A parent living in Taunton, Wellington, Bishops Lydeard, or one of the surrounding Somerset villages has had a health concern, or you've simply noticed that things are becoming harder. You want to get their LPA in place while there's still time.

As Somerset's county town, Taunton is the hub for a large rural area. We regularly receive enquiries from adult children in Bristol, London, or further afield who are arranging LPAs for parents in Taunton or in west Somerset villages. We visit your parent at home anywhere in the area, they don't need to travel anywhere.

Once their LPA is registered, our guide sets out exactly what you can and can't do as their attorney.

If you're worried about capacity, please call us first on 01934 442030. We'll discuss the situation carefully before booking and advise honestly on whether an LPA is still achievable.

Understanding Lasting Power of Attorney

The two types of LPA, and what each one does

A Lasting Power of Attorney lets you appoint people you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental or physical capacity. There are two distinct types, and most Taunton residents benefit from setting up both at the same time.

Property & Financial Affairs

This LPA gives your chosen attorneys the legal authority to manage your finances and property, from everyday banking to major decisions about your Taunton home, savings and investments. It can be used while you still have capacity if you choose, or only once capacity is lost. Without it, no one, not a spouse, not an adult child, can manage your finances or deal with your Taunton property if you lose capacity.

Manage bank accounts, savings and investments
Pay bills, rent or mortgage on your behalf
Buy or sell your Taunton or Somerset property
Collect your pension and benefits
Deal with HMRC and financial institutions

Health & Welfare

This LPA gives your attorneys the power to make personal care and medical decisions on your behalf. Unlike the Financial LPA, it can only be used once you no longer have the mental capacity to make those decisions yourself. Without it, Musgrove Park Hospital and Taunton-area care providers make decisions based on clinical guidelines, not your personal wishes or the preferences your family knows you hold.

Accept or refuse medical treatment on your behalf
Speak to Musgrove Park Hospital and care staff
Decisions about where you live and daily care
Can include life-sustaining treatment decisions
Ensures your personal wishes are legally documented

Don't leave it too late

An LPA can only be set up while you still have mental capacity

With three quarters of recent population growth in the 65+ age range, this fact catches more Taunton families off guard than it should.

It cannot be created after capacity is lostOnce someone no longer has mental capacity, an LPA cannot be made. The only alternative is a Court of Protection Deputyship Order, significantly more expensive, much slower, and deeply stressful for families.

A diagnosis may not be too lateMany people retain sufficient capacity to make a valid LPA after an early dementia diagnosis. The sooner you act, the more straightforward the process. If capacity is a concern, please call us first.

Capacity can be lost suddenly at any ageA stroke, serious accident, or sudden illness can remove the ability to create an LPA overnight, not just dementia. An LPA is sensible planning for every adult with a property, savings, or family relying on them.

Banks freeze accounts without an LPAWithout a Financial LPA, banks freeze accounts when they become aware that a customer has lost capacity. Taunton families can find themselves unable to pay basic bills or access funds, even from a joint account.

OPG registration takes around 20 weeksThe Office of the Public Guardian takes approximately 20 weeks to register a submitted LPA. It is not legally effective until registered. We handle the full OPG submission and keep you updated throughout.

Court of Protection: slow and expensiveA Deputyship Order takes twelve months or more and can cost several thousand pounds in fees. For a Taunton family managing a parent's care during that period, the gap is financially and emotionally punishing.

How it works

Your Taunton LPA, from first call to OPG registration

We handle every step. Here's exactly what to expect when setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney with Futura Planning in Taunton.

Free Consultation

Call 01934 442030 or complete the form. We discuss your situation, explain both LPA types, and answer every question. Free, no obligation, no pressure.

Home Visit or Teams

We visit you at home anywhere in Taunton or Somerset West, or meet via Microsoft Teams. We take your instructions, advise on attorney choices, and guide you through every decision clearly.

Documents Drafted & Signed

We prepare your LPA documents and send for review. Once approved, we guide you through the signing requirements carefully, ensuring everything is correct to avoid delays at the OPG.

OPG Registration

We submit your completed LPA to the Office of the Public Guardian and manage the process through to registration, currently around 20 weeks. We handle all queries and keep you updated throughout.

How we meet

Two ways to set up your Taunton LPA

Both options deliver the same professional service, the same full OPG submission, and the same fixed fees.

Home Visit

We come to you, anywhere in Taunton or across Somerset West. No need to park in the town centre or travel to an office. We visit you at home at a time that suits, including evenings and weekends.

No travel, we visit your Taunton home
Ideal for older residents and those in villages
Evening & weekend appointments available
Covers Taunton, Wellington & all Somerset West villages

Book a Home Visit

Online via Microsoft Teams

The same professional LPA service in a one-to-one video call. Ideal for adult children coordinating an LPA for a Taunton parent from outside Somerset, or for any resident who simply prefers to meet virtually.

Expert LPA advice without a home visit
Ideal for families coordinating from outside Somerset
Single or joint LPA appointments
Same full OPG submission service included

Book an Online Appointment

Client feedback

What our clients say about our LPA service

I am very happy that we chose Futura Planning to do our LPAs and update our Wills. Stephen was at all times prompt and professional, very helpful and patient in explaining the details of such documents. We are very happy to recommend Futura Planning.

Mr & Mrs Whitehouse, Somerset

My parents live in Trull and I organised their LPAs from London via Teams. Futura Planning then visited them at home, Mum and Dad were totally at ease and everything was explained clearly at their pace. Both LPAs are now registered and I have real peace of mind. Excellent service.

A London-based family, arranging LPA for parents in Trull, Taunton TA1

We live in Norton Fitzwarren and assumed we'd have to travel into Taunton to sort our LPAs. We were delighted to find Futura Planning would visit us at home in the village. Everything was explained clearly, both LPAs sorted in one session. Highly recommend to anyone in the area.

Mr & Mrs Carpenter, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton TA2

Common questions

Frequently asked questions about LPAs in Taunton

Somerset West and Taunton has a significantly older population profile than England overall, 25.7% of residents are aged 65 or over, versus 18.4% nationally, and 29.1% are retired. Crucially, three quarters of all population growth in the area between 2011 and 2021 was in the 65+ age range. The largest age groups are now those in their 50s, meaning a very large wave of people are approaching typical LPA age right now. As Somerset's county town, Taunton also serves as the LPA hub for the wider rural area of Somerset West.

Yes, fully. We cover Taunton town (TA1 and TA2), Wellington, Trull, Galmington, Bishop's Hull, Bishops Lydeard, Norton Fitzwarren, Staplegrove, Kingston St Mary, Comeytrowe, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Creech St Michael, and all villages throughout Somerset West. We also offer online appointments via Microsoft Teams for those further afield or who prefer to meet virtually.

Futura Planning charges from £299 per LPA, with both LPAs together from £449. The Office of the Public Guardian charges £92 per LPA for registration, paid as part of the process. Total cost for both LPAs starts from £633 all in. All fees are fixed and quoted upfront. Reduced OPG fees may apply for those on lower incomes, mention this when you enquire.

Yes, this is a very common situation for Taunton, given how many adult children have moved to London or other cities. We can discuss the situation with you via Teams, then visit your parent at their home in Taunton or the surrounding area. Your parent doesn't need to travel anywhere, and you can be involved in the process remotely throughout. Please call us on 01934 442030 to discuss the best approach for your family.

Possibly, many people can still make a valid LPA in the early stages of dementia or other cognitive conditions, provided sufficient capacity remains at the time of signing. If this is a concern for your situation, please call us first and explain the circumstances. We'll discuss it sensitively and honestly advise whether an LPA appointment is still appropriate, before booking anything.

Yes, and many Taunton clients combine an LPA with a Will in a single appointment, which is the most comprehensive way to protect both your estate and your wellbeing. We offer the full range of will writing and estate planning services, with home visits across Taunton and Somerset West. See our Will Writers in Taunton page or call to discuss combining services.

Without an LPA, no one, not a spouse, not adult children, has legal authority to manage your finances, access your bank accounts, or deal with your Somerset property. Banks freeze accounts and property transactions become impossible. The only alternative is a Court of Protection Deputyship Order, typically taking twelve months or more, costing substantially more than an LPA, and requiring annual reporting to the court. It is the situation every family wants to avoid.

The Office of the Public Guardian currently takes around 20 weeks to register a submitted LPA. The LPA is not legally effective until registered, which is why acting early matters. We manage the full OPG submission on your behalf, handle any queries they raise, and keep you updated throughout. If there is urgency around a health situation, please tell us when you call.

Also thinking about a Will for your Taunton estate?

Many Taunton clients combine an LPA with a Will or estate planning review in the same appointment, the most comprehensive way to protect your family's future in one visit. We offer the full range of will writing services across Taunton, Wellington, and all of Somerset West, with home visits as standard and online appointments available.

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Somerset's county town, one of England’s most LPA-urgent communities.

With three quarters of recent population growth in the 65+ age range, and 29.1% of residents already retired, there has never been a better time for Taunton families to get their LPA in place. The first conversation is always free.

Book an appointment Call 01934 442030

Home visits across Somerset, or online anywhere in England and Wales.