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OPG refund for Power of Attorneys – Have you claimed yours?
Posted: 24th October 2018
The Office of Public Guardian (OPG) has announced that it will be providing refunds for Powers of Attorney that were registered between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2017.
The OPG estimates that there are over one million refunds due, but with the number of claims made to date only totalling 158,000, the chances are that you or someone you know who is entitled to a refund, hasn’t yet claimed it.
How can you make a claim?
A claim can be made online www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney-refund. Each donor only needs to make one claim and the OPG will find all power of attorney application fees paid by them.
Claims can also be made over the phone on 0300 456 0300 (select option 6) which is a dedicated refunds service helpline.
How much is my claim worth?
The exact amount of your refund will be dependent upon when your Lasting Power of Attorney was registered but the OPG advises they range from £34-54 per Lasting power of Attorney.
For further information please visit: www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney-refund.
For further advice or guidance contact our Wills team on wills@franklins-sols.co.uk or call Northampton: 01604 828282 / Milton Keynes: 01908 660966. Where our experienced and friendly team will be able to provide answers to your questions or arrange an appointment with one of our Solicitors.
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