TC Young Solictors

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Power of Attorney and Financial/Welfare Guardianship

Dementia affects approximately 60,000 people in Scotland and the figure is expected to increase by 75% in less than 25 years. The completion of a Power of Attorney Deed to give a trusted person the ability to make decisions on your behalf is a vital part of planning for old age. Where an attorney is given appropriate powers he/she is able to manage your care and medical treatment as well as your financial affairs. Although incapacitated adults are encouraged to keep as much control of their own affairs as is suitable in each individual case if intervention becomes necessary a valid Power of Attorney offers the least restrictive control possible.

Where incapacity has already occurred it is not possible to complete a Power of Attorney. In those circumstances a Financial and/or Welfare Guardian must be appointed. This is a complicated and fairly lengthy procedure which requires co-ordination of medical and mental health reports together with attention to detail to prepare the court action.

TC Young has numerous connections with charities and privately funded organisations, including national bodies, who support elderly clients or those with physical, mental or learning difficulties.  If appropriate we can put you in touch with these organisations for support.

Managing the affairs of a loved one with incapacity can be a complex and stressful time. You should not hesitate to contact us if you require advice. In the first instance please contact Lesley Hurst.