power of attorney

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By wolfman

Re: power of attorney
Sat 6 Feb 2010 12:22

If you go to the website of the Office of the Public Guardian, you can download the application forms. Be warned, it is a lot of work - I took a week off work so I could complete all the forms, collate all the necessary information etc. But I did both the financial and welfare applications and they both went through successfully.

By Gilly TI

Re: power of attorney
Sat 6 Feb 2010 12:52

Hi, Ena.
This is the link for the Office of the Public Guardian www.publicguardian.gov.uk

Mine took approximately 10 weeks from the time I sent the completed forms off, to the time I received the stamped copies back.

There are 2 separate sections:
1) Finance.
2) Personal Welfare.

The cost is about £125.00 for each (which includes 2 free copies).
I think they do have their telephone number on their website, so it is possible to give them a call to get some basic information.

The website should provide you with all the information:

By woodstock

Re: power of attorney
Sat 6 Feb 2010 13:03

There is fee remission if you are on a low income.

By loopy

Re: power of attorney
Sat 6 Feb 2010 14:15

ive been told by a solicitor to go for a deputyship order for charlotte. This is because to have power of attorney, they have to be mentally aware. Charlotte isnt (bless her).

By ena

Re: power of attorney
Tue 9 Feb 2010 11:22

Thanks for your replies folks, looking into it
Loopy, I thought the whole point of POA was to look after the affairs of of people who weren't mentally aware enough to do it themselves or have I got the wrong end of the stick?

By jennifer

Re: power of attorney
Tue 9 Feb 2010 13:32

No Loopy Dad was not mentally aware,that is what forced me to take over his finances,and the other things.
There's always cost Ena.But better to have these in opperation.

By Shellbay

Re: power of attorney
Wed 10 Feb 2010 12:11

Hope you dont mind me asking but what age will my child be when I need to do this?

By Gilly TI

Re: power of attorney
Wed 10 Feb 2010 12:51

Hi Shellbay.
If you have a look at their website it will give you an outline of what a PoA entails as it depends on your child's needs, age etc.. www.publicguardian.gov.uk
I suggest it may help, whether for immediate or future needs and whether or not it would be appropriate, that you telephone them first.
The customer service advisors are very helpful.
Phone number: 0300 456 0300
Phone lines are open:
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (Except Wednesday 10am - 5pm)
Always worth investigating. Good luck.

By Shellbay

Re: power of attorney
Wed 10 Feb 2010 12:55

Thanks Gilly, I really appreciate it,
we were told that we would need to get one as my son got older but hadnt a clue what age or how etc.
Ill have a look now, thanks again x

By frankig

Re: power of attorney
Fri 12 Feb 2010 12:30

just saw this and popped in. I've been wanting to do it for dad but since he's become so confused couldn't find anyone who would do it And theres rent, bills and council tax to pay.. But will look into this deputyship- how do I find out about it and can i do it while he's in the hospital?