At ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan in Edinburgh, we believe that everyone should have a Power of Attorney.

A Power of Attorney is a document that appoints one or more trusted individuals to act on your behalf. It is possible to grant a Power of Attorney in relation to financial matters only, or in relation to issues affecting your welfare, or to grant a joint financial and welfare Power of Attorney.

A Power of Attorney is not just something for older people. While certainly, the risk of ill-health or incapacity might increase in later years, none of us knows what the future holds. Having a Power of Attorney in place provides protection for you and assistance for your family or loved ones should they need to step in to help.

Ideally, a Power of Attorney should be granted when you are in good health as it cannot be granted if you are unable to give instructions, whether due to a physical illness or a mental condition. 

The private client solicitors at ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan in Edinburgh, have the experience to provide you with expert legal advice when appointing a Power of Attorney.