Marie O'Malley, Senior Solicitor at Moore & Tibbits in Warwick states "this case highlights the importance of choosing your Attorney carefully. Your Attorney should be a responsible person you know and trust. Think about who you can trust to make decisions for you, whether the person is reliable and has the skills needed to carry out the role. Remember, when acting under the Property and Finance Lasting Power of Attorney, the Attorney can access your property and money".
If you have any concerns regarding an Attorney, you can report your concerns to the Office of the Public Guardian.
Please see the full article http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35260290.
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