Did you know that if you registered a Lasting Power of Attorney with the Office of Public Guardian between 2013 and 2017 you may have been overcharged by them? To check if you are eligible for a refund visit http://gov.uk/power-of-attorney-refund. The exact amount will depend on when the registration was made, and claims must be […]
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