Power of Attorney in Scotland
We went to our solicitors in 2005 to have a power of attorney drawn up for my mother - this was done in line with the "adults with incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. "This was drawn up like the lasting power of attorney that is due to come into force and we have the legal right to manage all my mother's affairs, including her medical and welfare rights. It is registered with the Office of the Public Guardian. My brother and I are known as her welfare attorneys and everyone in Scotland has accepted the original and made copies for themselves while we were there.
There is nothing we cannot do with this document - it did cost us about £500 at the time but we were warned by our lawyer that when my mum lost her ability to reason without it we would not be able to make decisions about her welfare, medications etc. At the time of signing my mum was able to understand what it was but within two months she could not have signed it - so although it is a difficult thing to raise with a loved one it is so necessary to have it done while they are still able to sign - in Scotland you do need a solicitor to complete this.
We went to our solicitors in 2005 to have a power of attorney drawn up for my mother - this was done in line with the "adults with incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. "This was drawn up like the lasting power of attorney that is due to come into force and we have the legal right to manage all my mother's affairs, including her medical and welfare rights. It is registered with the Office of the Public Guardian. My brother and I are known as her welfare attorneys and everyone in Scotland has accepted the original and made copies for themselves while we were there.
There is nothing we cannot do with this document - it did cost us about £500 at the time but we were warned by our lawyer that when my mum lost her ability to reason without it we would not be able to make decisions about her welfare, medications etc. At the time of signing my mum was able to understand what it was but within two months she could not have signed it - so although it is a difficult thing to raise with a loved one it is so necessary to have it done while they are still able to sign - in Scotland you do need a solicitor to complete this.
