How YOU could be one of millions entitled to an easy £50 cashback
A new Government scheme announced today means that those who paid a registration fee for a Lasting Power of Attorney or Enduring Power of Attorney can receive a refund
MILLIONS of people are eligible for a cashback after being overcharged when registering for a Power of Attorney.
People who paid a registration fee for a Lasting Power of Attorney or Enduring Power of Attorney between April 2013 to March 2017 could now be eligible for a refund of up to £54.
The refund comes after it was realised people who had made an application over the four year period were being charged the same fee of £110, despite operating costs going down.
The Government is now paying back some of the cash, with applications now only costing £82.
The amount is set by the Ministry of Justice, and paid to the Office of the Public Guardian.
1.7million people are eligible for a cashback.
HOW MUCH ARE YOU ENTITLED TO?
The amount you could be eligible for according to when you paid the fee
April to September 2013 - £54
October 2013 to March 2014 -£34
April 2014 to March 2015 - £37
April 2015 to March 2016 - £38
April 2016 to March 2017 - £45
Both the donor - the person who made the Power of Attorney, or the attorney - the person appointed by the donor can make a claim, but the refund will only be paid to the donor.
Only one claim needs to be made per donor.
You can claim the or phone the Office of the Public Guardian's helpline on 0300 456 0300 and select option six.
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You will need the donor's UK bank account number and sort code.
Only one application needs to be made.
It can take up to 12 weeks for the claim to be processed and paid.
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