You can give someone you trust the authority to deal with certain aspects of your affairs in case you become unable to manage your affairs yourself.
You can choose exactly what powers you want to grant, whether relating to your financial/property matters, or your personal welfare.
“Preparing a power of attorney is probably the best and most helpful single legal task someone can do to benefit themselves and their family should illness strike. And it is easy and cheap to do.”
David Borrowman, Managing Party, Caesar & Howie, The Central Scotland Law Group.
More information about Power of Attorney is available on the website of the Office of the Public Guardian.
