A Power of Attorney is a legal document that enables a chosen attorney to look after your affairs or make decisions on your behalf if you are incapacitated. They can only be used in the specific circumstances specified in the document.

What does it do?

It gives a person (Attorney) the power to act on behalf of another person (Donor in England and Wales; Granter in Scotland).

The document provides the Attorney with the power to conduct limited acts and depends on the type of Power of Attorney.

All decisions must be made in the best interests of the Donor/Granter. Choosing the right attorney is therefore imperative.