Ministry of Justice

An online tool to apply for Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is still not available despite being announced over a year ago – and the Government has confirmed that it doesn't have a launch date. This means a tricky paper form remains the only way to apply for this crucial protection. Below, we explain how the process is set to change.

Families of disabled children trying to access savings held in Child Trust Funds can save or reclaim £365+ after a Government fees overhaul – but in both scenarios you need to act. Here's what you need to know. 

The Government has reversed its decision to change probate fees, which would have seen some bereaved families pay almost £6,000 extra. 

More than 80,000 people who have had deputies appointed for them by the Court of Protection are owed refunds of £240 on average – here's how to check who is owed.

Over £11 million has been paid out for Power of Attorney refunds, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal – but this is only a fraction of the amount owed.

The Government has announced changes to probate fees which means some will pay almost £6,000 more – but for estates worth less than £50,000, you won't pay anything at all. 

The fee for registering a Lasting Power of Attorney has dropped from £110 to £82, in a move the Government hopes will encourage more people to draw up plans in case they lose mental capacity.

People who've used unscrupulous claims management companies (CMCs) can now take their complaints to the Legal Ombudsman.

More than 200 rogue claims management companies had their licences taken away last year, the Government says.

Rogue PPI reclaim firms will face fines in future, under Government plans to toughen up the way it regulates claims management companies.