Solicitors providing legal and family law services in Bristol and the South West

Wills & Probate - Power of Attorney

If you need to grant another person to act on your behalf we can assist you to grant a power of attorney.

• For people facing the prospect of declining health this can avoid practical problems in the future

• This helps to ensure that a person's interests are looked after by someone of their choice

• It can minimise the legal expenses to be incurred when a person is no longer capable of managing their affairs

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Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney is a means of granting a person of your choosing authority to act on your behalf should you be either absent or if you become unable to act for yourself through either mental or physical incapacity.  If you become incapable of managing your own affairs and no such power were in existence, an application would have to be made to the Court of Protection for a Receivership Order.  The procedure can be lengthy and expensive.

Questions and Answers

• How do I complete a Power of Attorney?
• You will have to give specific instructions, to a lawyer, to prepare a suitable document for you to sign.

• Can I get a Power of Attorney for someone else?
• A Power of Attorney can only be completed on the direction of the person over whose affairs the Power is to operate.They must be mentally capable of understanding the actions they are taking.

• Can I change my mind later?
• Yes

• Do I have to give Power to only one person?
• No, you can appoint one or more persons to act for you.

Please ring us at any time on 0117 973 1391 and make an appointment to see us.

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