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Is legal to have a solicitor to draw up a Power of Attorney letter ?
Or can you do it yourself and get it witnessed by a public official ?
Any advice appreciated.
Solicitor will charge mega bucks, it was a real pita when I completed it and, in fact, didn't get registered as the OPG kept returning it! The whole thing was a nightmare although this was when they bought in the new system.
Get it done when the person is of sound mind and it is very straightforward
£80 DIY or £350 through a solicitor. DIY should be fine if your request is straightforward.
I've got the links/forms for a DIY, but I'm in Scotland, so dunno if they are any use to you (email in profile).
It used to cost £150 each to register it with the OPG so if you have one for Personal Welfare plus one for Financial Affairs (or whatever it's called) that's £300 without involving solicitors. 😯
Whoever came up with the idea should be hung and quartered.
Oh yes, don't forget if you need a GP to sign then £100 please. 😯
And breathe ...
😯 ....... I'm glad I live in Scotland.
Thanks all. Useful information.
[url= http://www.justice.gov.uk/global/forms/opg/enduring-power-of-attorney/index.htm ]This is what you want[/url]
Apologies - should be £120.
[url= http://www.publicguardian-scotland.gov.uk/whatwedo/power_of_attorney.asp ]This is what you want (if you're in Scotland)[/url]