Whilst many of us understand the importance of having a Will put in place, not as many understand that setting up a Power of Attorney is equally as important. There is a common misconception that ...Read more
Power of Attorney
What is the difference between a Power of Attorney and a Guardianship?
There are often misconceptions surrounding powers of attorney as well as how they differ from guardianships. We have sought to address some of the common concerns below to help demystify the issues ...Read more
Can a Scottish Power of Attorney be used in England?
More and more people are granting powers of attorney in favour of family or friends. Granting a power of attorney ensures there is someone appointed to manage your affairs if you are incapable of ...Read more
Why is Power of Attorney important and can I still do it during lockdown?
Let’s face it, power of attorney isn’t something we discuss over dinner every day. You may be wondering, why is it important to have one? Granting a power of attorney is still possible during lockdown ...Read more
Video: Busting the Myths about Power of Attorney – 7 Myths Busted
In honour of Power of Attorney day, on 20 November 2019, Lindsay Maclean and Stuart Millar from our Edinburgh-based Personal Law team have made a short video to bust the myths about Powers of ...Read more
Do I Need a Power of Attorney? – Difficult Mothers’ Day Conversations
We all find some things hard to discuss with our parents. Does power of attorney feature in your shortlist of subjects you’ve been avoiding? Probably not! However, it’s an important conversation to ...Read more