Power of Attorney

[Caladon]

A relative has developed alzheimers at an alarming rate and is now completely lost it, to be frank.

How does one gain power of attorney over someone's estate? I have looked on Direct Gov and Public Guardian, but it all appears to be about a person appointing an attorney BEFORE they are non compus mentus.

Does anyone know the best site we can use to look up the info on before going to a solicitor?

Thanks,
Cal

[rinkins]

The GP will have to make an assessment. I'm afraid I have only had to research a lasting power of attorney but Scotland Law is also different. Maybe the CAB can give you the best advice or ask the GP? Sorry cannot help further.

[rinkins]

This might help

http://www.firststopcareadvice.org.uk/finance/ handling-another-persons-finances.aspx

[bednobs]

you cant get POA now, simply because the person has to be able to give it, as you have found out. As far as i know you now have to go to the court of protection. I would have thought the alxheimers society could help, age concern or the office of public guardian

[bednobs]

http://www.publicguardian.gov.uk/about/court-o f-protection.htm

[Caladon]

Thank you both for your help.

have just printed off a 95 page document outlining the 2005 Mental Capacity Act which gives a lot of other info, which is on the second link, if either of you need it.

[J Stephens]

Contact The Pension Service or (JCP if under 60yrs)to become an appointee for benefit purposes ie retirement pension. It doesn't cost anything, somebody will arrange a visit to confirm that the person is unable to deal with their own affairs and complete a form with whoever is willing to be responsible.