Court of Protection treating families like criminals

Willman_Rodders

Hi Katykat,

So, is misslawbore wrong then to say that even old style EPA are subject to supervision? I'd like to get it verified because not only do I have a registered EPA for my mother, but my OH has an unregistered as yet EPA for his mother & also we have both made our children EPA's . I dont like the idea of my kids affairs being investigated.

If you look on the OPG's website you can read a number of booklets

http://www.publicguardian.gov.uk/forms/additional-publicationsa-newsletters.htm

that set out how the OPG supervise deputies, and how they work with attorneys. Deputies are supervised.

dzug1

Katykat wrote: »

So, is misslawbore wrong then to say that even old style EPA are subject to supervision? I'd like to get it verified because not only do I have a registered EPA for my mother, but my OH has an unregistered as yet EPA for his mother & also we have both made our children EPA's . I dont like the idea of my kids affairs being investigated.

My belief is that she is wrong. There is no routine supervision, overt or covert.

Your actions as Attorney can still be investigated - but only with a court order - if an interested party complains that you are abusing your position.

hardpressed

Can anyone tell me what it cost to do a lasting power of attorney? I've looked on the recommended site but cant see it anywhere.

dzug1

hardpressed wrote: »

Can anyone tell me what it cost to do a lasting power of attorney? I've looked on the recommended site but cant see it anywhere.

It costs nothing to do one, using the forms downloaded from the web site, though if you use a professional to certify that the donor has capability he may charge a fee. (not all do)

A solicitor will make a charge (probably a few £100) if he draws it up for you.

It costs £120 to register it - by 2 if you go for both property and welfare.

It can't be used until registered