Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is an important document that must be written with your particular needs in mind. We help clients in Scotland, in England & Wales, and across both jurisdictions.
A power of attorney document, or PoA, can be a very valuable component of succession and estate planning. But it must be created with the necessary precision, taking account of all the particular considerations that apply in each case.
PoAs can grant permissions in two general areas: decisions about welfare, such as medical treatment, care, and where you live; and about financial affairs, such as managing your property, bank accounts and other assets. Within each of those areas, you’ll need to decide exactly what powers you do and don’t want to grant.
Clearly, deciding who to appoint as your attorney is also critical. It is often best to appoint several, in which case you must also decide whether they can act alone or must agree.
These decisions usually require weighing up a variety of considerations – practical, legal and personal. Our clients trust us to give them advice that is based on a full understanding of all of the factors that apply for them.
Our expertise includes:
- Advice and guidance on what to include in your PoA document
- Full management of the process, including registration with the appropriate bodies
- Advising attorneys on their duties
- Acting as a financial attorney (where appropriate)
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