Power of attorney

[sigma]

The forms granting power of attorney have to be filled in and signed by the person granting P of A and then countersigned by a witness. What if that person cannot fill in the forms or sign them.

Also what would a solicitor charge for carrying out the procedure.

[bednobs]

when you say "cannot sign them" in what respect do you mean? As in has no hands, or cannot write or do you mean doesn't have the capacity to?

[dzug2]

Anyone can fill in the form - it's only the signature that has to be done by the donor

If he physically cannot sign he can make a mark. If he cannot do that either there is a special form to allow someone else to sign on his behalf, with extra witnesses

If he is mentally unable to sign/give consent then he cannot give power of attorney at all. Instead a third party has to apply for deputyship - a far more challenging task