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• Appointing power of attorney 'creates peace of mind'
  People have been advised to prepare for unforeseen illness by granting power of attorney.
  Date: 4 November 2008
• Families advised to think about financial planning
  Young adults should start taking an interest in their parents' finances as early as possible, it has been claimed.
  Date: 14 October 2008
• Personal welfare attorney 'should be someone you trust'
  When choosing who to appoint as a personal welfare attorney it is important that you choose someone you can trust to take your past and present wishes into account.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• Power of attorney a pressing matter
  Health experts are warning that dementia does not just affect the elderly and can often occur in people under the age of 65. With this in mind, appointing a lasting power of attorney at the earliest possible opportunity could be a sensible move.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• More people registering powers of attorney
  More people are registering powers of attorney to ensure decisions can be made on their behalf should they become incapable, figures show.
  Date: 12 September 2008
• OPG acknowledges delays in power of attorney registrations
  The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has acknowledged that it is taking longer than it should to register lasting powers of attorney (LPAs).
  Date: 12 September 2008
• Power of Attorney Jargon Buster
  Date: 18 August 2008
• Power of Attorney FAQ
  Date: 18 August 2008
• What does a power of attorney do?

  Read our guide to the different types of power of attorney in Scotland and England/Wales.

  Date: 4 June 2008
• The powers you can give with a lasting power of attorney

  Let a friend/relative make decisions on your behalf in the future. Make an LPA today.

  Date: 4 June 2008
• How to register a lasting power of attorney

  When do you register a power of attorney? Read our guide to registering a LPA here.

  Date: 4 June 2008
• Can I still use my enduring power of attorney?

  In October 2007 the EPA was replaced, but you can still register an enduring power of attorney today.

  Date: 4 June 2008
• How to choose someone to look after your affairs

  Don't leave your affairs in limbo if you get ill. Make a power of attorney to get them looked after.

  Date: 4 June 2008
• The benefits of making a Scottish power of attorney

  Did you know that if you became ill or disabled and you hadn't made a Scottish Power of Attorney and were unable to manage your affairs, no one could act on your behalf unless they went to court. Find out more here...

  Date: 4 June 2008
• The benefits of making a Scottish Living Will

  Outline your wishes regarding medical treatment if you get ill. Make a Scottish Living Will today.

  Date: 4 June 2008
• What is an advance medical decision?

  Find out how you can express your wishes regarding medical treatment should you get ill in the future.

  Date: 4 June 2008

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