power of attorney

[alicia2727]

We are considering making a power of attorney together with 92 year old mother of my husband to enable her 3 children to make descisions on her behalf concerning both financial and personal matters.
Is a power of attorney necessary in these circumstances?
Must the poa be arranged by a sollicitor?
If so should what fees could we expect?

[bednobs]

no solicitor needed, you can diy. download the forms from the website of the office of the public guardian, fill them in. Then they need to be registered with the court of protection for a fee of 150 for each one (so in this case �300). If you want peace of mind that it's all done properly, and they wont be sending the forms back because you've made an error, do it through solicitor

[dzug]

Sorry YOU are not making the Power of Attorney - your mother is. You need to have that clear. You can assist her in drawing up the documents, true, but legally it's her decision.

Apart from the court fee (�150 for each PoA) you may find yourselves paying a professional to certify that she understands what she is signing. If she has a neighbour/friend who is willing to certify this, then so much the better.

If she doesn't understand what she is signing, then it's a much more complicated and expensive process. I'm sure it's possible to DIY but the forms look daunting.