Power of attorney

cpnan
cpnan Online Community Member Posts: 54 Connected
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Can anyone please help me understand how to go about setting up power of attorney for my mum?  I’ve looked on government site but am still confused.  
My main question is, do we need a solicitor?  Or do we simply fill out the forms ourselves and send them off?  
TIA 🥰

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  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,708 Championing
    The forms are very easy to fill in yourselves and post off. 
  • Jimm_Alumni
    Jimm_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,713 Championing
    cpnan said:
    Can anyone please help me understand how to go about setting up power of attorney for my mum?  I’ve looked on government site but am still confused.  
    My main question is, do we need a solicitor?  Or do we simply fill out the forms ourselves and send them off?  
    TIA 🥰

    Hi @cpnan, what is it exactly you are wanting to help her with if it's alright to ask? As there are a few different ways you can have decision power on someone's behalf.

    You can become an appointee if they just need help managing their benefits. 

    You can become a deputy if they don't have the mental capacity to make decisions anymore and you have not yet got power of attorney. It enables you to make decisions on medical treatment/care and on money or property issues. This has to go through the courts though because you have yet to get power of attorney.


    Just incase it is definitely power of attorney you need Which? has a very detailed guide here: How to set up Power of Attorney - Which?

  • cpnan
    cpnan Online Community Member Posts: 54 Connected
    Thank you so much all.  That’s really helpful information and I appreciate it so much!

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