Scotland has it’s own laws and systems. It is very different from England. Powers of Attorney (PoA's) are there to make life easy, particularly for older people but, in Scotland, there is an assessment right at the beginning to ensure that the granter knows what he or she is doing. [...]
You are encouraged to arrange a Scottish Power of Attorney (PoA) on behalf of your loved ones. In the event of an illness or accident, a PoA is a legal document allowing a nominated person to act or make decisions on a family member’s behalf. Every year thousands of people across [...]
The most recent research on whether people make Wills in Scotland is, actually, not very recent at all. It was by the former Scottish consumer Council in 2006. Of those surveyed for that study, only 37% had made a Will. Older people were more likely to . make [...]
. The ability to make and sign a Will without leaving home is a concept whose time has truly come. I am a Solicitor and my company has been making online Wills and Powers of Attorney for a long time. In fact, for 20 years my making [...]
5 top reasons to make a Scottish Power of Attorney (PoA). 1. To ensure that you are protected. Not making one means that if you have a stroke or dementia then you are in the similar position as those who are uninsured. You cannot obtain insurance after the event [...]
Well, yes, in a way because they do provide a template but you will need a lot of time, research and decision-making before you have anything satisfactory. Their template is to be found at http://www.publicguardian-scotland.gov.uk/power-of-attorney/forms-publications. There is an English OPG but English law is different and English PoA's are not for [...]
So what, you might ask. . These are amongst the possible results:- Your loved ones will be (even more) upset because no-one knows what to do or who is in charge. Who you want to inherit might well not. A court action will be needed. It will be more [...]
What motivates people to make a Power of Attorney? Seeing many clients in this situation, as I do, raises that question. My opinion is that, mostly, deep down, it is love. That love is, often, hidden by my clients which is not surprising since this is a difficult and emotional [...]
If someone loses mental capacity before they have a Power of Attorney in place, who can manage their finances and welfare? Arranging a Power of Attorney early can save money and avoid problems in later life. Nobody wants to consider what would happen if they or a family member lost [...]
