A Power of Attorney allows you to plan what another person will be able to do on your behalf in the event that you lose capacity at some point in the future. It is a written document which includes a certificate signed by a solicitor or an advocate.

Anyone over the age of 16 years who is assessed as having capacity can make a Power of Attorney. As part of the process we will interview you to confirm that you understand the nature and impact of the Power of Attorney proposed. Your solicitor will then complete a Certificate of Capacity which is required in order to have your Power of Attorney registered with the Office of the Public Guardian.

There are three types of Power of Attorney:

1. Continuing Power of Attorney - this gives the nominated person powers to deal money and/or property

2. Welfare Power of Attorney - this gives the nominated person powers to take decisions relating to welfare and personal care

3. Combined Power of Attorney - this gives the nominated person both financial and welfare powers

We offer a straight-forward and clear fixed fee of £350 + VAT covering all the work from the initial meeting to registration of your Power of Attorney.