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Who should I appoint to look after my affairs if I lost capacity?
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Most people choose their partner, a member of their family or a trusted friend. Another option is that you can appoint your lawyer.
You can also choose different people for different purposes - for example you could have one person appointed to look after your finances and another for making decisions relating to your health. You must be clear if you want them to act together or if they can act individually.
It also makes sense to appoint a ‘back up’ person in case the person named is unable to act.
Frequently asked questions
- Are there any time limits with Lasting Powers of Attorney?
- Can I create a lasting power of attorney in case I’m unable to make my own decisions in the future?
- I disagree with the decisions that a power of attorney is making on behalf of my elderly mother, is there anything I can do?
- What can I authorise the person appointed to do for me under a Lasting Power of Attorney?
- What decisions is a power of attorney able to make?
- What happens exactly if I decide to go ahead with a Power of Attorney?
- When should I make a Lasting Power of Attorney?
- Who should I appoint to look after my affairs if I lost capacity?
- Why would I ever need a Lasting Power of Attorney?
- Wouldn’t my partner automatically be able to take charge if I lost my mental capacity?
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