Power Of Attorney Help

epskie

Hello,

Does anybody have any experience in Power Of Attorney? My Mother In Law has severe Alzheimers and I think it's time for my husband to take this step but I have no idea where to start. Any advice would be welcomed, many thanks.

alanq

There are some discussions on this subject on the Over 50s board.
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=26

Also an MSE guide
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/power-of-attorney

However, if MiL already has "severe Alzheimers" and a POA has not already been drawn up it is too late for a POA. You need to apply to the Court Of Protection to appoint a Deputy. This is a more complex and expensive than drawing up a POA while the donor still has mental capacity.
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/documents/en-gb/factsheets/fs22_arranging_for_someone_to_make_decisions_about_your_finance_or_welfare_fcs.pdf?dtrk=true

xylophone

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/Mentalcapacityandthelaw/Makingdecisionsforsomeoneelse/DG_195265