A power of attorney is the legal authority given by you to a trusted individual who can deal with various aspects of your life, such as your welfare, finances, or medical decisions.
A Continuing Power relates to financial or property matters, such as dealing with bank accounts, signing documentation required in house transactions, mortgages etc. This can be granted to take effect immediately, or continuing in the event that you become incapable of handling matters yourself.
A Welfare Power of Attorney relates to making decisions on medical matters and can include your appearance and diet. This can’t be exercised until your doctor confirms you’re no longer capable of making these decisions yourself.
If you’re considering putting a Power of Attorney in place, or just want to know more about the process, contact one of our legal specialists in confidence today.
Discuss your requirements confidentially with professionals
Plan ahead and protect against the risk of an uncertain future
Ensure your medical and financial needs are taken care of
You decide when the Power of Attorney comes into effect
If you’re considering putting a Power of Attorney in place, or just want to know more about the process, contact one of our legal specialists in confidence today.
Like a Will, the drafting of a PoA document is important. It’s crucial to ensure that it’s not left open to interpretation, since you don’t want any disputes further down the line. For that reason, we would always recommend getting in touch with a professional to ensure your peace of mind.
A PoA lets someone act on your behalf. Without one, an application must be made to the Court to have someone act on your behalf. This can be an expensive and lengthy process. The Court will appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf. Depending on the circumstances, this may not be the person that you wanted to be in charge of your affairs.
If you have Power of Attorney for someone who has passed away, your responsibility ends after they have died. This means you can’t act as their Executor or take any further legal action on their behalf.
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