Power of attorney

It isn’t the same in Scotland and we had a nightmare of a year getting it sorted out and received quite a big pay out in compensation. I’d rather have had it done quickly and efficiently …

Yes, I did online, not difficult. It cost about £180.00 back then. My friend's solicitor charged her £600.00.

I did both Health and Wealth for my Mum several years ago and have recently completed by own. Quite straightforward and so much cheaper than a solicitor. Just make sure you check your dates as if you get it wrong you have to pay to start again.
Good luck.

It's easy to do by carefully following the instructions on the Govt website and saves a fortune There's only the registration fee to pay

Yes, I've done it twice. Forms are easy enough to understand and complete, however there are certain parts that cannot be completed before others, which is evidenced by dates of signature. The easiest way to do it is to use the same date for all signatures, which is what I did second time and it went without a hitch

Witzend

Yes, we did. But you absolutely must read the instructions very carefully, particularly as regards signing/dating*, otherwise it will be rejected and you will have to start (and pay!) again.

*We very nearly went wrong there!

As well to remember that you can add a paragraph to the Health and Welfare one, to state your own wishes. Dh and I added one, to state in what circumstances we do NOT want any ‘striving to keep alive’.

I’ve just done my Finance and Property so far but have told the kids that if I do the Heath and Welfare too I am going to put in a clause saying that if they have to put me into a home it must have a sea view 😂

Yes, found it quite easy. Had to take it to a solicitor for witnessing,checking I was compos mentis and not being coerced into giving PoA.

Maybe I’m missing something here, but how do you get signatures if you are doing it online?

Do you print the documents of?

I have been sent the forms just need the motivation to get on with filling in. I know it’s a very important thug to have got and I will be very pleased when they are done but there is always something much, much more interesting to do !
When I think about POA I get that Sunday night homework feeling I used to get many years ago when I was a child .

Greciangirl

Maybe I’m missing something here, but how do you get signatures if you are doing it online?

Do you print the documents of?

Yes. On a couple of sheets I printed a spare copy in case anybody made a mistake.

It's easy but you need to check everything through carefully -especially witness signatures, addresses & dates.
I missed off a date and it got returned. You have to redo and resubmit

I recently did mine and my DH’s. Have also done them for friends without any problems. Easy to do and just for the cost of registration! I often think solicitors are justifying their existence with simple POAs and simple Probates. Probate online is also easy if the estate isn’t complicated.

Ijustwantpeace2020

I recently did mine and my DH’s. Have also done them for friends without any problems. Easy to do and just for the cost of registration! I often think solicitors are justifying their existence with simple POAs and simple Probates. Probate online is also easy if the estate isn’t complicated.

I agree. It’s money for old rope for solicitors. I have no legal background but also did the Probate for my late Mum and that was fine too.

You provide all the information on the forms yourself so why pay a solicitor just to copy what you write?

Yes I have for my friend it was without problem

Pippa22

I have been sent the forms just need the motivation to get on with filling in. I know it’s a very important thug to have got and I will be very pleased when they are done but there is always something much, much more interesting to do !
When I think about POA I get that Sunday night homework feeling I used to get many years ago when I was a child .

Same, I just haven’t ordered the forms. I bought a printer instead still done nothing about it.🤷‍♀️
Definitely must try harder 🤓
It’s like housework really. I lack the motivation but once I get started, I’m fine. 😁

It can be straightforward but as a lot of folks have been saying you need to take your time and follow the rules.
The LPA Agency website has got some fantastic guidance to help steer you through the paperwork,
Take a look at the site www.lpa-agency.co.uk

I also get that "homework" feeling about this, Shinamae

This is a useful link that gives a list of the order in which the document/s need to be signed:

octopuslegacy.com/advice/how-to-sign-your-lasting-power-of-attorney-forms

Greciangirl, there is enough time to post things to people to get signatures. My family all live elsewhere but I found it easy enough to do and all signatures were completed in time. Everyone should have a POA it’s not just for the elderly, nobody knows what’s around the corner every day!

The two links above appear to be fee paying.
Not sure if they shoukd be reported