[Goosegirl]

Whilst waiting for my OH to have a blood test, I was browsing through a Dementia magazine when this caught my eye. Did you know you can claim a partial refund if you took out a lasting power of attorney between 1st April 2013 and 31st March 2017? Well, I certainly didn't so have just put in my application and should receive about £35 in my bank account. Here's the link: https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney-refund.

[madcat]

I heard this mentioned on You and Yours, but hadnt had time to follow up.  Thanks for the link!!

[snowdrops]

Thank you

[mrs bouquet]

I didn't know that, but thanks for the info and the link, Mrs Bouquet

[arh]

Rebate from who?, I've had a "power of attorney" written by my solicitor for about 25 years now, (just in case), plus a will with it, from when I was a "long", (and I mean long, 6 week trips), haul truck driver

[Goosegirl]

Our solicitor did ours which was then registered as yours would have been, and the rebate comes from the Government; however yours was done before the qualifying date so you won't be able to make a claim.

[mumofstig]

Rebate from who?, I've had a "power of attorney" written by my solicitor for about 25 years now, (just in case), plus a will with it, from when I was a "long", (and I mean long, 6 week trips), haul truck driver

The link given in the first post opens a webpage explaining the criteria for the rebate 

[madcat]

Rebate from who?, I've had a "power of attorney" written by my solicitor for about 25 years now, (just in case), plus a will with it, from when I was a "long", (and I mean long, 6 week trips), haul truck driver

All else in your life being the same, your Enduring Power of Attorney will be valid - although after 25 years you might want to re-read it.  What is being talked about here is the newer Lasting Powers of Attorney which replaced yours.

[Goosegirl]

Good point there madcat. Not having done it before I didn't realise it had been updated.

[Yorkie]

Mum reclaimed for her LPAs - very straightforward, and she got the refund through quickly.

[arh]

Thank you all for the information, I don't think I'll bother trying to claim, I cannot even remember how much it cost,  , needless to say, it was never needed, as I am still here, , but it took away a lot of worry at the time,