Is Power of Attorney different in Scotland?

Your Power of Attorney is a completely different document to your Will. In your Power of Attorney the person you appoint is known as your attorney. Your attorney can deal with both your finances and your care and welfare while you are alive. Don’t worry if you want to choose the same person.

How Much Does Power of Attorney cost Scotland?

How much does a Power of Attorney cost? There’s a compulsory cost of £82 to register a Power of Attorney (in England and Wales – it’s £81 in Scotland, £151 in Northern Ireland). If you earn less than £12,000/year though, you can provide evidence to have a reduced fee of £41.

Does a Power of Attorney need to be witnessed Scotland?

No, your Power of Attorney needs to be witnessed by someone who’s not an attorney and then certified by a doctor or a lawyer in Scotland. All of these signatures must be made at the same time, so you will need to make an appointment with your solicitor (or GP) to have the document properly signed.

Is Power of Attorney free in Scotland?

Can I get a free Power of Attorney, in Scotland, from the Office of the Public Guardian Scotland (OPG)? Well, yes, in a way because they do provide a template but you will need a lot of time, research and decision-making before you have anything satisfactory.

When do you need power of attorney in Scotland?

Every year thousands of people across Scotland lose capacity – it could be an accident, a head injury, a stroke or an ongoing progressive illness. The only way you can plan for your future is to appoint someone with Power of Attorney. Power of attorney is for when you are still here.

What does a power of attorney ( POA ) do?

Having a PoA lets you plan what you want another person to do for you in the future, should you become incapable of making decisions about your own affairs. PoA is a written document which includes a certificate signed either by a solicitor who is registered to practise law in Scotland or by a practising member…

Who is the granter of a power of attorney?

The person who grants the power is known as the ‘granter’ and the person appointed is the ‘attorney’. Anyone concerned to make plans for the future should consider making a power of attorney.

Who is required to sign a power of attorney?

PoA is a written document which includes a certificate signed either by a solicitor who is registered to practise law in Scotland or by a practising member of the Faculty of Advocates or by a registered UK medical doctor who holds a licence to practise. You will need to arrange for your own PoA document to be drafted.