The Donor
Guide
Who can be a Donor
An LPA is for just one person. You can make an LPA if:
- you are at least 18 years old
- you have the mental capacity to do so
‘Mental capacity’ means the ability to make and understand a specific decision at the time it needs to be made.
Most people can make an LPA. However, there could be complications because of:
- residency – if you live or have property outside England and Wales
- bankruptcy – if you are bankrupt or subject to a debt relief order and want to make an LPA for your financial decisions
You will not be able to complete the forms without confimation that you have read the guide.
