Wills and Probate
Many people believe that if they lose capacity, their spouse or family automatically has the authority to deal with their finances, welfare and health decisions. Unfortunately, that is not the case. In order for the family to have decision-making and financial authority, a Power of Attorney is necessary.
There are different types of lasting Power of Attorney depending on the decision making authority to be provided. Our lasting Power of Attorney solicitors will talk you through your options. We would consider options such as giving Power of Attorney to a family member. We understand this is a difficult topic and we will do everything we can to make it as straightforward as possible for you.
- Property and financial Power of Attorneys give authority to someone you chose, allowing them to make decisions on your behalf that could include managing your bank accounts, paying your bills, collecting your pension and selling your home.
- Healthcare Power of Attorneys allow your chosen Attorney to make decisions on your behalf about your daily routine, medical care and change of living arrangements if you needed to move into a care home.
If you do not have a Power of Attorney, your friends or loved ones might not be able to act on your behalf if you become incapacitated unless they obtain a deputyship order from the Court of Protection and this can be expensive and can take time. We therefore always recommend having a Power of Attorney in place as a precaution.
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