If you’re unhappy with the decisions that are being taken, there are a number of ways you can make a complaint.
If you think you’re in immediate danger, contact your local police force or call 999 in an emergency.
Raise your concerns with the Office of the Public Guardian, which has responsibility for monitoring attorneys and deputies and can investigate allegations of mistreatment or fraud. It can report concerns to another agency, such as the police or social services, if appropriate
In general, you can’t make changes to an LPA after it’s been registered. If you’re unsure, contact the Office of the Public Guardian for advice.
Yes as long as the person is over the age of 18 and able to understand the responsibility of becoming an attorney.
We suggest, if you’re looking for someone to help with your finances, you choose someone with a good history of managing money. If that person has been declared bankrupt, they won’t be able to act as a property and finance attorney, but can still act as a health and welfare attorney.
You should always choose people you trust and it can be anyone such as a friend, neighbour, partner or child.
Some people may not want to appoint a friend or family member, you can also appoint a professional, such as a solicitor, to be your attorney, however they will charge you for their time acting on your behalf.
Put very simply, the order is:
1. The donor must sign first, followed by the witness
2. Once they have signed the Certificate provider will sign their section
3. Attorneys and replacement attorneys sign after which is then witnessed
As soon as possible. Whether you’re thinking about making one, or have one ready and signed but don’t want to register it yet, just in case, we suggest you send it in.
