Help needed - Grandmother

villa2010

Hi Folks,

My partner’s grandmother has recently been sectioned under the mental health act with dimentia. She is now living in a state ran care home which seems to be a positive move as she is getting the help and support that is required.

The problem is this she still has a bungalow which she owns with no one in it. This seems a shame because its a fantastic bungalow which could be rented out and produce more income for a better home for her, but as she has been sectioned she is now in government care and isn’t allowed to improve her care with her own money (family members can if they are able to afford it; we aren’t able to do this). As she has been sectioned under the mental health act she is not able to sign to rent it out.

Can anyone offer any advice on this scenario, this would be appreciated.

Many thanks.

Torry_Quine

Has anyone got a power of attorney for her? If not it will be very difficult for anyone to act on her behalf and I think someone will have to apply to the court of protection.

Plans_all_plans

Hiya, no idea on the actual question you asked, but just wanted to say it might be an idea to put this on the Over 50s Moneysaving board on here too.

jetta_wales

Sounds like one of you need to apply for power of attorney for her.

*Robin*

jetta_wales wrote: »

Sounds like one of you need to apply for power of attorney for her.

If the lady does not have mental capacity to sign the forms for an EPA, then you will need to apply to the Court of Protection - see if you can find a solicitor who'll give you a free half hour to advise about this.

villa2010

Torry_Quine wrote: »

Has anyone got a power of attorney for her? If not it will be very difficult for anyone to act on her behalf and I think someone will have to apply to the court of protection.

Many thanks.

How easy is it to get a power of attorney?

villa2010

Plans_all_plans wrote: »

Hiya, no idea on the actual question you asked, but just wanted to say it might be an idea to put this on the Over 50s Moneysaving board on here too.

Many thanks,

Where about is this?

margaretclare

villa2010 wrote: »

Many thanks.

How easy is it to get a power of attorney?

It's too late.

Power of Attorney is not something you *get*, it is something that another person gives you. The lady would appoint an attorney for herself - you - but she has to have full mental capacity to do this i.e. be fully aware of what she's doing and want to do this for herself.

As she is no longer able to do this, as someone else advised, it's the Court of Protection that will act for her.

meritaten

I would look this up on www.Direct.gov if I were you. Power of Attorney has undergone changes and I am not sure, but think that next of kin can still apply for a form of it even though your grandmother has been diagnosed and in care.

villa2010

margaretclare wrote: »

It's too late.

Power of Attorney is not something you *get*, it is something that another person gives you. The lady would appoint an attorney for herself - you - but she has to have full mental capacity to do this i.e. be fully aware of what she's doing and want to do this for herself.

As she is no longer able to do this, as someone else advised, it's the Court of Protection that will act for her.

Thanks for this its very helpfull.

Do you know what is involved with the court of protection does it take a long time...?

Jackie47

Be prepared to jump through LOTS of hoops if the C.o.P. are involved!!!

I've been dealing with that bunch for the last 8 years re my daughter!

Jackie