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A Power of Attorney allows others appointed by you to make decisions on your behalf should you lose the capacity to do so yourself. In this article, we take a look at what it means to lose capacity, when a Power of Attorney is engaged, and what will bring a Power of Attorney to an end.
Hourglass, the UK charity dedicated to safer ageing, recently warned that coronavirus isolation could lead to an increase in the abuse and neglect of older adults by intensifying existing tensions and removing protections, such as regular contact with people outside of their household or immediate family. Even before the virus hit Scotland, the charity’s data revealed that tolerance of abuse of over-65s was already at a worrying level within the population.
While retirement can be an exciting time, with the opportunity to make travel plans and enjoy life without the stress of work, it is important to consider how residential care fees might impact on your estate in later life.
Murray Beith Murray Senior Solicitor, Fraser Scott, writes in The Scotsman today (Monday 8 July). Read the full article below:
When a family member or friend is temporarily short of money, your instinct might be to step in and lend them the funds they need. In many cases, the amount of cash involved will not be significant to you, and as a result would not warrant committing the arrangement to writing.
