Power of Attorney Solicitor- Family Law Aberdeen

A Power of Attorney allows another person to look after your interests and welfare in the event that you become unable to do so yourself. A relative or trusted person is usually chosen by most people to safeguard their interests.The document is called a 'Deed of Power of Attorney' and our Aberdeen family lawyers can help you through the entire process.

The Deed must be made by a person when they are fully able to understand what the document means. The legal powers that are being transferred in the event of you not being able to make decisions for yourself are clearly outlined in the Deed of Power of Attorney. Your doctor will be involved in the process.

The powers that can be granted include a Continuing Power of Attorney which relates to ongoing financial and property matters and also a Welfare Power of Attorney which deals with medical matters. A Power of Attorney can incorporate both types of powers.

The Deed only becomes valid once it has been registered and it may be wise to have a Power of Attorney deed drawn up now to have your wishes made clear if you were to suffer poor health and not be in a position to decide important matters for yourself.

Our Family Law solicitors at Family Law Aberdeen can advise and assist you with all aspects of the creation of a Deed of Power of Attorney. Please contact us on 01224 370 028 or complete our online enquiry form.