Parents want to give me lasting powers of attorney
Monday, June 15th, 2009
This is a letter the Certainty National Will Register has received from a member of the public.
My elderly parents have expressed interest in giving me lasting powers of attorney. On reasearching the subject, it appears that there are two types. The Personal and Welfare lasting powers of attorney allows a person to hand over the decision-making powers in regard to their healthcare and welfare to a responsible person of their choosing. The Property and Affairs lasting powers of attorney allows a person to hand over the decision-making powers in regard to their property and affairs to a responsible person of their choosing.
Making a lasting powers of attorney allows a person to have control over whom they wish to have appointed as the person who makes decisions on their behalf in regards to their personal welfare and health situation, as well as in regards to matters concerning their property and personal affairs. Your solicitor may also be appointed as professional Attorney if desired.
If you do not make a lasting powers of attorney and set out what should happen if you become incapacitated, or when you become too old to manage, the Court will step in and do this for you. A deputy could be appointed by the Court of Protection whose duty it will be to manage your affairs under the supervision of the Court. Obviously this prospect is a worry to my parents so I will see their solicitor for further advice.
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