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  • Also of note - if FiL's own home now empty you may be able to get exemption on the council tax? That can be backdated, as can attendance allowance.
  • dzug1
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    artha wrote: »
    What happens if someone becomes so mentally ill that they are not considered fit by a GP/Solicitor to know what they are doing in signing a consent for POA and are not capable of running their own financial affairs?

    It's an old question I know but doesn't look to have been answered.

    In this case application is made to the Court of Protection to appoint a Deputy to run the person's affairs. It's a long and complicated process. Making an LPoA whilst still capable is by far preferable.
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