UK Power of Attorney refunds

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olive
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UK Power of Attorney refunds

Postby olive » Thu Dec 10, 2020 4:06 pm

Just a heads up for anyone who created and paid for a POA in England and Wales between April 2013 and March 2017 . The donor is likely eligible for refund(s) £37 to £54 per POA. as there was a general overcharge.

If the donor is still alive it takes about ten minutes to apply online - one application covers all POA's for that person (e.g. two attorneys and POA for health and POA for wealth equals four overpayments) . If dead , it takes a bit longer. Can also be done over phone

https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney-refund for more details.

You only have till end of Jan 2021 to get the application in. Hope that helps someone.

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Re: UK Power of Attorney refunds

Postby Beachcomber » Thu Dec 10, 2020 4:14 pm

Yes, this does work. My wife reclaimed nearly £100 for powers of attorney that her parents had granted in her favour in 2015.

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Re: UK Power of Attorney refunds

Postby chrissiehope » Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:31 pm

Thanks Olive - I will look into this. I & my sister had POAs for both my parents, but I'm not sure of the time frame. Sadly they are both gone now, but it may still be worth a try.
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