No one wants to sign Power of Attorney

nitram

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Apr 6, 2011
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"Aren't they just witnessing her signature like witnessing a signature on a will?"

No,they are certifying that she fully understands the full implications of giving the power to her chosen attorney(s), and that, to the best of their knowledge, she is not being pressurised in any way in making this decision.
 

Trisha4

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"Aren't they just witnessing her signature like witnessing a signature on a will?"

No,they are certifying that she fully understands the full implications of giving the power to her chosen attorney(s), and that, to the best of their knowledge, she is not being pressurised in any way in making this decision.

Thanks nitram, of course they are. I had forgotten that.


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Samantha1977

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We at going to get her Alzheimer's specialist to sign for us. After all who better then the man that was there from the very beginning.

I'm sure he will charge a bit but it's necessary.

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Moonflower

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My mother's GP refused to sign as she wasn't certain mum had capacity to understand the POA. Her psychiatrist did it and didn't charge.

I suppose I can understand people not wanting to be a certificate provider - its not just like signing a passport application, they are saying that the person has capacity and may not be certain what that means, or that it is indeed the case. I don't know if the certificate provider would be quizzed if another relative challenged the POA?
 

nitram

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"I'm sure he will charge a bit but it's necessary."

If an NHS consultant you may be in for a nice surprise.
Present them with a prepared document ready for signature.
I had no problem getting free signatures and letters on request.
Not sure but I think, unlike a GP practice, any charge does not go directly to them and causes paperwork.