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Why everyone should name a power of attorney

A power of attorney allows a person to act on your behalf when you are not able to do so yourself, whether for the short or long term.

With the population living longer, and life becoming more complicated, appointing an attorney has become every bit as crucial as writing a will.

Recent legislation has introduced important new powers for attorneys and the benefit of a centralised register. As a result, a power of attorney could make a big difference when critical decisions are needed in life-threatening situations.

While a will protects your assets for the benefit of those you leave behind, a power of attorney allows others to protect your assets for your own benefit.

To find out how to proceed give us a call on 0131 312 7276 or drop us an email

It’s never to early to write a will

There’s a lot of superstition attached to writing a will and, for a variety of reasons, it is one of the easiest things to put off.  But spare a thought for those you leave behind if you should die without a will, or, as it is legally termed, “intestate”.

 

Need legal advice? We can help

Where property is involved we often come across situations where a bit of legal advice and the involvement of a professional can help solve a problem before it gets out of hand or causes too much unnecessary stress.

We give independent advice

We are an independent firm of solicitors, and what that means is that if you come to us requiring advice that we feel would be best dealt with by a specialist outwith our field, then we may be able to direct you to the best person for the job.

 


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