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Caladon | 12:30 Thu 16th Jul 2009 | How it Works
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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?

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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.
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
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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.

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.

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