POWERS OF ATTORNEY

The purpose and benefits to you

• To enable smooth control of your financial affairs and personal welfare
• For instance if you are in hospital or abroad and unable to do so yourself
• Can offer continuing protection if you become mentally incapable
  

Types

• General Power of Attorney
  Operates whilst you are mentally capable to appoint individual(s) act for you whilst you are temporarily unable to do so, Ceases if you become mentally incapable
  
• Lasting Power of Attorney Property & Financial Affairs
  Operates only after registration with the Office of the Public Guardian, normally only then used after you become mentally incapable but could be used earlier if perhaps you became very frail, Deals with your money and property.
  
• Lasting Power of Attorney Property Personal Welfare
  Operates only after registration with the Office of the Public Guardian, and only after you become mentally incapable. Deals with how and where you will be cared for but also includes instructions as to how decisions should be made if you are critically or terminally ill.
  

When should I do this

• Many clients ask us to prepare these when they make their Will or are undertaking a major financial transaction
• As soon as you have others dependant upon you
• Once you have accumulated property and investments
  

How do I arrange this?

Simply ask our receptionist to make an appointment for you and we will then

• meet with you to explain how each type works
• advise you on the most appropriate for your circumstances
• prepare the document and arrange completion by all parties 
• register a Lasting Power with the Office of the Public Guardian
  

For more details contact Karen Charles or Anthony Guy.