Financial authority
Continuing Power of Attorney
Appoint an attorney to manage your property and financial affairs, including after you lose capacity.
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Scotland power of attorney and advance-planning forms
Scotland uses a separate legal system from England and Wales. A Power of Attorney under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 can grant continuing (financial) powers, welfare powers, or both.
Use the current jurisdiction instructions.
Names, signing rules, witnesses, notarization, registration, and effective dates vary. BeforeHand does not determine whether a document is valid for your situation.
Health and personal care
Welfare Power of Attorney
Appoint an attorney to make decisions about your personal welfare, including health care, if you become unable to decide for yourself.
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