Power of attorney

Thanks again OldFrill.

Sorry about your name spelling in my previous post.

Beechnut

silverlining48

Beech nut I am in a similar quandary. My dd lives abroad and while I know she can be an attorney realise it might be awkward if things need signing etc.

I hadn’t thought about the signing so I’m glad you brought that to my attention.

The attorney has to sign the original document so it would have to mailed (courier is probably best) to them and back. If the PoA was activated it shouldn't be too much of a hassle for the Attorney to act from abroad. Most legalities/banking can be authorised over the internet. Medical concerns can be discussed via video sessions. It's not uncommon. So provided they live somewhere IT accessible it isn't that difficult. You can name more than one attorney either to act jointly or independently, the competence, commitment, motivation and honesty of the attorney is paramount, not where they live.

silverlining48

Beech nut I am in a similar quandary. My dd lives abroad and while I know she can be an attorney realise it might be awkward if things need signing etc.

I hadn’t thought about the signing so I’m glad you brought that to my attention.

OldFrill

Yes, they can live anywhere.

Thanks OlfFrill

Luckygirl3

I drew a flow diagram!

OMG It’s not that bad! 🤣🤣

I drew a flow diagram!

Yes. No problems. You just need to be methodical and do things in order.

Beech nut I am in a similar quandary. My dd lives abroad and while I know she can be an attorney realise it might be awkward if things need signing etc.

Lots of line Nandalot to explain, but basically the two parts are known (slang) as ‘wealth and health’. POAs can and do remain unused, but definitely worth having, should the need arise.

Useful thread. When you say two parts what do you mean?
A neighbour’s recent health problems is putting getting this sorted to the top of our agenda.

Yes I did it with my daughter was fairly straightforward
We did both parts £82 each part

Yes, they can live anywhere.

Does anyone know if it’s ok to have a back up attorney that lives overseas?

I've just done ours online and found it really straightforward.

Yes, I helped my Mum to sort this out. No problems. We used the Gov website. That was about 7 years ago. Just done it a few weeks ago for my husband when he was taken ill.

There are two parts so you can choose one part or both. £82 each. Solicitors quoted me £1400 which is crazy because you provide all the info required so you are paying them just to transfer it to the form.

Take it slowly and carefully and you’ll be fine.

Yes, quite straightforward but as above, follow the instructions carefully especially with regard to who and where to sign.

Ironically husband and I have acted as witnesses for a number of friends, the 3 poas that have been returned due to either missing or incorrect signatures have always been done by solicitors!

Yes, I did for my mum. Relatively simple, hardest part is getting the necessary signatures. Just work through the forms methodically, it is straightforward.

Yes, we did. You do need to follow the instructions carefully.