Power of attorney

[maddyhind]

For reasons I've stated in the NHS thread I wish that I had power of attorney. I've just been told that my mum gave me power of attorney when she gave me control of her bank account. Is it possible? 

[honeybee13]

A few years ago when my mother signed a financial Enduring power of attorney [in England], we had a meeting with a solicitor to explain everything. There was a form that my mother signed and so did I as her attorney.

 

We also signed a health and welfare PoA. Most people do both.

 

Then it had to registered with the Office of the Public Guardian.

 

What paperwork do you have to do with the bank account?

 

HB

 

 

[maddyhind]

I don't have it here. I do remember signing a lot of paperwork but it was years ago. I'll have to contact the solicitors to check I suppose. 

[maddyhind]

Is a health and welfare poa separate to a financial one?

[honeybee13]

Yes, two different things. If this is what happened, you should have copies of the paperwork.

 

Citizens Advice Bureau

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HB