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Challenging a Power of Attorney

WeAreGhosts
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Is there anyone who has done this?

How much did it cost and how long did it take to complete?

I've been Googling and there seems to be a lot about objecting, but not much about challenging.

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  • 74jax
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    Do you mean someone you know has lost capacity and you want to be their POA, not the person they chose?

    Our do you mean someone is acting as POA but you want to challenge their actions?
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  • WeAreGhosts
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    74jax wrote: »
    Do you mean someone you know has lost capacity and you want to be their POA, not the person they chose?

    Our do you mean someone is acting as POA but you want to challenge their actions?

    The former. Because the person they chose is not acting in their best interests IMO.
  • Pollycat
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    WeAreGhosts wrote: »
    Is there anyone who has done this?

    How much did it cost and how long did it take to complete?

    I've been Googling and there seems to be a lot about objecting, but not much about challenging.
    Have you found this?
    https://www.gov.uk/report-concern-about-attorney-deputy

    Seems pretty straightforward although I'd guess that you'd need more proof that just your 'honest opinion'.
  • WeAreGhosts
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    Pollycat wrote: »
    Have you found this?
    https://www.gov.uk/report-concern-about-attorney-deputy

    Seems pretty straightforward although I'd guess that you'd need more proof that just your 'honest opinion'.

    Thanks.
    I'm hoping social services input will carry some weight, as they're not happy either.
  • Bryando
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    I done mines via a Solicitor and got Legal Aid for the whole process. Never cost me anything. Had to make a change within months of the first one being done. Legal Aid agreed to fund this as well. Live in Scotland.
  • Pollycat
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    WeAreGhosts wrote: »
    Thanks.
    I'm hoping social services input will carry some weight, as they're not happy either.
    From what I've read, the Office of the Public Guardian takes misues of POA powers very seriously.
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