Cost of a solicitor for EPA

[wired]

I have downloaded EPA forms from the internet and am waiting to see if a consultant will explain the proceedure to my father who cannot write and has lost much of his power of speech- if this can be done it will take another 6 weeks for registration.
Does anyone know how much it would cost if I employed a solicitor to do this and would it take less time? thanks, wired

[bednobs]

our solicitor recently prepared and certified 4 Lpa frms for us, plus a simple will, and it cost me 800 quid. however, i went to their office to do this, so would presume its more if they have to come out to your dad.

Do you mean a medical consultant? Why would they be advising your dad on law matters and procedure for lpa's?
i am very concerned you are talking of EPA forms as since 2007, it's LPA (lasting power of attourney) forms you have to fill in. if you want peace of mind it's being done properly, i'd hire a solicitor. There are 2 types - 1 for property and money and 1 for personal welfare decisions (including medical type decisions

[wired]

Thanks for your speedy reply, yes the form is correct, it's me that's wrong. The consultant is needed to explain what is happening to make sure dad's mental capacity is ok, which it appears to be and as he's in hospital the consultant can witness his mark as a signature is out of the question

[dzug]

A solicitor will be no quicker but possibly less likely than you to make mistakes on the form.

DIY is feasible if you are careful and understand what you are doing.

And take that 6 weeks with a pinch of salt. It doesn't include the time taken to record it in their system in the first place and make and send out copies at the end.

My main worry in your case would be your father's capacity - if the consultant decides he's not capable it's a different and more complex set of forms and higher fees.

[wired]

Thanks dzug, his mental capacity is not in doubt but his ability to speak or sign is the problem. The forms are ok but someone other than me has to explain them to him, testify that he understands them and witness his mark. So ideally it should be a registered healthcare professional.