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A properly drafted and considered Power of Attorney, or Enduring Power of Attorney as well as a wider estate plan can prevent disputes and give you incredible peace of mind knowing that tomorrow is under control and well taken care of.

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When you meet with our Power of Attorney solicitors, you can discuss your unique circumstances and what or who you are looking to protect and the outcomes you’re looking for. We will then be best placed to give you the right advice and the right course of action.

Here’s how we can help:

  • When to have an Enduring Power of Attorney in place
  • Who to appoint and the considerations to take into account
  • What to do when you feel the power is being misused
  • A regular Power of Attorney vs an Enduring Power of Attorney
  • What a Power of Attorney covers and what it doesn’t
  • The risks and traps and how best to avoid them
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The legal significance of the Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney is a document by which you appoint someone to stand in your shoes, legally speaking, and make financial and legal decisions for you. It means the person or persons you’ve appointed can use and deal with your assets for your benefit as if they were you. It gives you the opportunity to put someone in charge of your best interests and safeguard them if you’re not in a position to do so.

It is a very powerful, useful and practical document, and also clearly has the potential to be a very dangerous document if the wrong person is appointed or the wrong type of document drafted. Having expert guidance on the right person or persons appointed into this role is key. There are a number of ways it can work given your circumstances, and there are strict formalities that must be complied with for it to be valid, we can discuss these when we meet.

A Power of Attorney does not allow your ‘Attorney’ or ‘donee’ to make lifestyle or medical decisions for you, those powers are contained within separate documents, namely an Enduring Power of Guardianship and an Advance Health Directive.

We can also advise you on these and draft them for maximum protection and effect too.

Whether you’re looking to have a Power of Attorney put in place for you or someone around you, our Power of Attorney lawyers can walk you through the process and what’s involved. Likewise if there is a Power of Attorney in place and you’d like to ensure it’s the right one, or understand more about the rights and obligations that go with it, or potentially even take action against someone you feel may be abusing their powers as a donee, simply get in touch.

Timing can be critical in getting Enduring powers of Attorney in place where someone has failing capacity issues. Do not delay when there is a risk or mental capacity slipping or if you suspect that a person is abusing their powers and dealing improperly or incompetently with a loved one’s assets or are making poor decisions on their behalf.

What is a Power of Attorney
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Rest assured that you’re in capable and experienced hands. Our extensive expertise across diverse legal arenas ensures that we’re equipped to guide you through the most pressing litigation challenges and opportunities, from commercial law and contract disputes to partnership conflicts and beyond.

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Your peace of mind matters to us. We prioritise clear communication and steadfast support, focusing on securing outcomes that restore your calm and confidence.

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We’re here when you need us. With responsive service and flexible scheduling, we ensure that you receive legal guidance promptly, accommodating your needs and easing your stress during critical times.

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We’re upfront about the cost of what we do, so you know what you are committing to. We focus on the proportion of the fees to the value of the matter, making the return on your investment easy to ascertain from the get-go.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I make an Enduring Power of Attorney or Enduring Power of Guardianship without also making a Will?

What are Enduring Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Guardianship?

What is a Power of Attorney?

What can a Power of Attorney be used for? And what can’t it do?

hat are the different types of Power of Attorney?

What are the risks involved in making a Power of Attorney?

What are the common myths about Powers of Attorney?

Can a Power of Attorney be misused? What happens if it is?

Who should I appoint as my Power of Attorney?

Can the same person be both my Power of Attorney and the Executor of my Will?

What happens to a Power of Attorney after death?

I’m unsure about the Power of Attorney I’ve given or been named in. What should I do?

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