It is sometimes advisable for an elderly individual to appoint a trusted family member or solicitor to look after their financial and property affairs. This person is called your attorney.

You can authorise your attorney to deal with your investments, sign documents on your behalf, pay money in or out of your bank account etc.

It may also be desirable to nominate someone to deal with matters concerning your welfare in the event that you are no longer able to take these decisions yourself. A power of attorney could save trouble and expense in the long term. We can advise on the procedures involved and whether this option is appropriate to your circumstances.

Please contact Clare McCarroll at no charge on 0500 600 872, by email or by using our enquiry form, for all enquiries about wills, trusts, executries, powers of attorney, guardianship and intervention orders.