Who can make a Power of Attorney?
In order to make a valid Power of Attorney you must be 18 years or over and have sufficient capacity to understand the nature and effect of the appointment. This means that at the time of making your Power of Attorney you understand: • The authority your Power of Attorney will have and what sort of decisions they will be empowered to make; • When and how your attorney will have the authority to exercise their power; • The effect that your attorney’s actions could have on you, and; • What options are open to you to cancel or change your attorney appointment in the future. When taking out a Power of Attorney with the Public Trustee we will ensure that all areas covering legal capacity are addressed.
