Martin Jones: Three technical tips on Powers of Attorney

Many clients concerned about their future mental or physical health look to pre-empt challenges by granting a Power of Attorney to a trusted friend or family member. For others there are simply practical reasons as to why it might be helpful to have another person who can act on their behalf. While Powers of Attorney are designed to make our lives easier, they are not without stumbling blocks. Whether the client already has one in place or not, here are three questions to bear in mind: * Does the client still have mental capacity? Firstly, in order to grant any kind of Power of Attorn...