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Power of attorney help

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  • Keep_pedalling
    Keep_pedalling Posts: 22,740 Forumite
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    It is going to be very difficult to get any money back in theses circumstances, but the first thing you need to do is get those cards she is holding cancelled.

    If he has the capacity get a LPA in place but that will take at least 8 weeks to finalise. Once you have done that you can register it with his banks. If he is no longer able to manage his finances, then the control of his accounts can be given entirely over to you and only you will hold valid bank cards and cheque books.
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