Powers of Attorney
Do I need Probate if I have Power of Attorney?
When the person dies, the Power of Attorney ends. Example With the help of his solicitor, Joe has written a Will and Powers of Attorney. Will Power of Attorney What do we call Joe? Testator Donor What do we call the people chosen by Joe? Executors Attorneys When can Joe’s…
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The Case of the Fraudulent Attorney
In 2014, a man called Brian Malam was appointed as an Attorney for his friend, Mrs Margaret Wright. Mrs Wright had dementia and was living in a care home. Using the Power of Attorney, Mr Malam stole £65,000 from his vulnerable friend through a combination of bank transfers, direct spending and cash withdrawals. After he…
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Jemal refreshed his training as a Dementia Friend recently. It’s important to understand what it means to live with dementia and some of the misconceptions people have about the disease. Mental capacity plays a big part in our work: from Wills to Powers of Attorney to Deputyship Orders.
Read MoreThank you, NHS
We’re really proud to be offering discounts and special rates to staff of the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust and Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for Wills, Probate, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney. The staff can access the deals on their internal Staff Benefits site. Thank you, NHS!
Read MoreUnderstanding Lasting Powers of Attorney
In February, the consumer group “Which?” published a report about Lasting Powers of Attorney (“LPAs”). Which? surveyed 2,000 people in the UK and found a lot of confusion and misunderstanding about how LPAs work. For example, one in six people mistakenly think that they lose access to their bank accounts once an LPA is registered.…
Read MoreNone of your business?
With a “Lasting Power of Attorney”, you choose who can access your bank accounts, pay your bills and look after your home. But what happens if you’re a business owner? Should the people who look after your personal finances be the same ones who help run your business? Maybe you’d prefer a distinction between the…
Read MoreWhat’s the point of a Lasting Power of Attorney?
If you have a Will, you’ve made it clear what should happen to your home, your money and your personal items after you’ve gone. You’ve named at least one Executor to take care of things, for the benefit of those left behind. But who should deal with your finances when you’re still alive but perhaps…
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