by Steve Worsfold of Sussex Will Writers

People who make Wills know that, unfortunately, they will always come into effect eventually – after all death is one of the few certainties. We all hope however, that we will retain our physical and mental abilities throughout our lives and will not need assistance, while we are alive, to look after ourselves.

Protect What Matters Most with Powers of Attorney

Unfortunately, for a large number of people, this is not the case. Disability can strike at any time and this can be very sudden, for example by a stroke or a heart attack.

We can suddenly be left unable to look after our financial and legal affairs and this is where the concept of a power of attorney can help greatly.

A Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone, in advance, to act on your behalf if this should ever prove necessary. One of the most common reasons is mental disability.

A power of attorney is a straightforward document that you and your proposed attorneys can sign in advance while you are able to take a rational view of your circumstances.

Although it is a completely separate document from a Will, it is often completed at the same time as a Will.

Avoid the Complication and Expense of The Court of Protection 

If a Power of Attorney is not prepared and someone unfortunately becomes unable to look after his or her affairs, then the court of protection would need to be applied to for authority to act on that person’s behalf. This is a long-winded, complicated and expensive process which could be avoided.

Our strong recommendation therefore, is that you consider preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney.

These powers will need to be certified at the time of making them and registered before they can be used.

Could you do with some FREE, sound advice on:

  • Writing a Will – What do I need and how much does it cost?
  • Creating Lasting Powers of Attorney – If I was incapacitated who can act on my behalf?
  • Property Protection Trusts – Can these really save Care Home Fees?
  • Pre-Paid Funeral Plans – With so many to choose from how do I decide which plan is best?

There is so much confusion on these vital areas of estate planning, that sometimes just a chat with an expert in the field can clear up misunderstanding and set out the way ahead, without all the legal jargon.

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Steve Worsfold
Affiliate Member of the Society of Will Writers
Advising on Wills/Trusts/Probate/Powers of Attorney

Mobile: 07734 744886
Office: 01903 533681
Email:
steve@sussexwillwriters.co.uk
Website: www.sussexwillwriters.co.uk

 

 

 

 

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