by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Apr 20, 2024 | Information, Lasting Power of Attorney, Power of Attorney
Being an attorney under a Power of Attorney involves a great deal of power and responsibility so it is extremely important that the attorney is trustworthy and understands what acting as an attorney entails. The attorney is governed by the Office of the Public...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Apr 6, 2024 | Donor, Information, Lasting Power of Attorney, Practical tips
The Office of the Public Guardian provides free forms that you can fill out and register yourself to appoint a Lasting Power of Attorney. So, do you need a solicitor’s help with Power of Attorney? Well, it really depends on how complicated your affairs are and...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Mar 30, 2024 | Information
This MyPOA Day – March 2024 blog post is some of the issues that I have to deal with on a daily basis being a power of attorney… The Scammers This morning I got a call from the lovely man who takes Dad out for walks in his wheelchair (let’s call him...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Mar 23, 2024 | Mental capacity, Power of Attorney
Your mental capacity is vital to whether you can make decisions or not. It will make the difference, for example, between whether you can even appoint your own Attorney. If you are lacking mental capacity and haven’t appointed an attorney, it will be too late...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Mar 23, 2024 | Deputy, Information, Lasting Power of Attorney
There are some circumstances where your loved one will have a court appointed panel deputy or professional attorney looking after their finances. In this situation, what are the duties of a court appointed deputy or attorney to the family? Your loved one, formally...
