A power of attorney is a deed of authority granted by you in favour of a trusted individual who can deal with aspects of your financial/property matters and/or personal welfare. None of us knows the future, and we cannot tell if dementia will creep up, or if we will suffer a stroke, or be in an accident which will leave us unfit mentally or physically to look after our own affairs.

In order to protect against that risk, a power of attorney is prepared and signed, and left to one side until needed – maybe years later. In the absence of a power of attorney, the infirm person’s family has to go to court to get a guardianship order at great expense and trouble.

If you are thinking of having a power of attorney put in place, or just want to know more about the process, make an appointment to speak to one of our friendly, expert solicitors in a free consultation at one of our branches. You can talk through all the issues confidentially, and if you do proceed, all fees and outlays are quoted in advance and in writing.

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