If you become unable to make your own decisions, you will want a person you trust to handle your medical, financial and legal affairs. For this to happen, you need a Power of Attorney.
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Becoming an attorney for a loved one can be both stressful and emotional. What powers you have will depend on the type Power of Attorney you have been granted and the specific circumstances. In this guide, we cover:
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Estate planning allows you to get ahead of your future and ensure all the appropriate documentation that divides your estate is in line with your wishes. Having a well-thought out plan will not only protect you should you lose mental capacity, but it will also support your family and causes close to your heart on your death.
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Making decisions is part of everyday life; from where we go when we step out the front door to who comes to visit us in our homes. You rarely consider a time where these choices will be made for you, and yet, the measures implemented as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis have left us all incapable of planning our next move.
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It has been found that people in Scotland who are looking to relinquish control of their financial arrangements, and give them to someone they trust to take care of, are being faced with a wait of three months to register power of attorney.
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