Power of Attorney.
Our expert Wills & Probate team can assist you to create a power of attorney - a legal document that allows someone – usually a relative or loved one – to make decisions for you if you are no longer able to make them, or if you no longer wish to make them.
Powers of Attorney are often required at sensitive and emotional times in life, for example if a person is getting older can no longer manage their affairs as efficiently, or if they have been diagnosed with an illness such as dementia that will eventually mean they are unable to make decisions themselves.
Our experienced and compassionate team will work with you for every step to ensure your wishes are met and everything is in place to ensure you have a legal power of attorney when it is needed. Many clients choose to discuss powers of attorney when they are making a Will.
What happens if I don’t have a Power of Attorney?
If you lose mental capacity and don’t have a valid lasting power of attorney or enduring power of attorney, you will need to apply to the Court of Protection. They can decide whether you have the mental capacity to make a decision, make an order relating to the health and care decisions or property and financial decisions of someone who lacks mental capacity, and/or appoint a deputy to make decisions on behalf of someone who lacks mental capacity.
Take action now and contact our team to arrange power of attorney for the future.
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