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DRO and POA

Hi, I’m new here and just wondered if anybody could offer me some advice?

 I had to take out a debt relief order in 2012, would this prevent me from now applying for power of attorney for my elderly mum?

Thanks for any help



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  • MalMonroe
    MalMonroe Posts: 5,783 Forumite
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    I believe that once the DRO is discharged you can apply for power of attorney. And as it's been over six years since you first applied for the DRO I don't think it would prevent you from applying now. 
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  • elsien
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    edited 12 November 2020 at 6:58PM
    Less of the case of you applying for LPA, and more mum deciding who she wishes to appoint to act for her. The guidance talks about being subject to a DRO so I’d agree it’s likely that if it’s ended it’s no longer relevant. If you’re not sure though, you could contact the OPG to check. 
    If she’s looking at getting a power of attorney for both finances and health/welfare, it obviously  wouldn’t affect the health one at all. 
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
  • sourcrates
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    One will not affect the other given the passage of time.
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