Tag Archives: Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
Power of Attorney (Scotland) – what’s in your best interests?
If you’re living in Scotland, and you don’t currently have a power of attorney – are you sure that’s in your best interests? In the absence of a Continuing and Welfare Power of Attorney there is a risk that decisions about your well being and your assets could be taken by people who believe they
Record Keeping for Financial Guardians in Scotland
Financial Guardians appointed by the court under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 are given powers to manage another person’s financial affairs on an ongoing basis. These powers mean Financial Guardians have an obligation to comply with the duties and record-keeping requirements of The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). I’ve been
Combining a Power of Attorney with Effective Tax Planning
Attorneys acting under a Continuing and Welfare Power of Attorney must comply with the five guiding principles set out in the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. Arguably, the most important of these is that an Attorney must always act in the best interests of the adult. Best interests of the adult – not always
