Power of attorney is a term used to describe a person who is appointed to make decisions for you when you’re unable to do so. It’s as important as making a will, and can protect both yourself and other loved ones.
What is ‘power of attorney’?
When you appoint someone as your power of attorney, it means you have entrusted in them the power to make decisions on your affairs. The ‘attorney’ is not a solicitor in the US sense of the word. It will typically be a trusted family member, friend, or even a business partner. When you make the application, you can clarify what decisions they can make, though typically these decisions will be related to your finances and your healthcare. For instance, making the decision when to sell your home when you’re in a care home, or even making the decision for you to go into a care home in the first place.
Why should I appoint a power of attorney?
The idea behind this legal process is not to take away your decision-making, but to leave it to someone who you trust to make the same decisions you would, should you not be able to make them. It prevents other relatives, and even professionals, from making decisions that you might not agree with. It also prevents the state from appointing a ‘deputy’ to make your decisions. This can be a costly process which would be paid for, possibly unknowingly, by yourself. Additionally, that deputy may not be someone you would have chosen and may not make the same decisions as you would have done. You can make an application to appoint a power of attorney online at https://powerofattorneyonline.co.uk/, where the process is simple and stress-free.
No-one likes to think about a time when they may not be able to make their own decisions, but it’s important to be realistic about the future. Appointing a power of attorney allows you to choose someone you trust to make the right decisions that will protect your health and your assets.
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