Lasting Power of Attorney question

As all bar one of my friends are no longer alive, or living far away, my Certificate provider was my local chemist! I have lots of meds, and have had for years, so he knows me well!

My mother-in-law chose an ex-policeman who was a neighbour of several years.
That was acceptable.

I am just been asked by my very long standing close friend.

I used an old friend. You only need someone who knows you well enough to confirm you understand what you are doing and you are not being coerced.

Monica We thought about brother-in-law but it states 'can't be a relative'.

We used our barrister neighbour

We used our GP. He was a locum, had a brief chat, confirmed with the practice nurse and signed

We used a friend. My brother inlaw chose me.

We used a reliable in the Community, neighbour.
She was happy to do it.

Thank you

We used a long standing friend.

We used a Dr at the Hospital where my husband stayed following a stroke.

She didn’t really know him other than during his stay. They are just confirming that the person concerned understands and agrees that they are giving their chosen person the authority to act for them.

Thank you. Yes I understand that but we can't decide who to ask. We have been registered with our surgery for 40 years but GPs come and go so they don't actually 'know' us.

A Certificate Provider for a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an impartial person who confirms the donor understands the LPA, isn't being pressured, and isn't acting fraudulently, ensuring the document is valid. They must be over 18, not related to the donor or attorneys, and usually known personally for 2+ years or have relevant professional skills (like a solicitor, doctor, or social worker). Their signature is vital for the LPA to be registered and used.

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