on โ24-03-2014 08:09 AM
I know someone who has no-one to name as Enduring Power of Attorney. Her retirement home is requesting a copy of same when she moves in.
Does anyone know what does someone does in this case? I didn't think is was compulsory to have one.
TIA
on โ24-03-2014 08:13 AM
Cant she appoint a solicitor? Its probably not compulsary, but definitely recommended.
Over the last 12 months I've wondered what the hell I would have done if dad and grandpa hadnt appointed anyone power of attorney, it has made my life so much easier when both of them suddenly were unable to look after their affairs.
The retirement home probably just want to make sure they'll continue to get paid if something unforseen happens to her.
on โ24-03-2014 09:35 AM
I think a solicitor would be cost prohibitive, and a solicitor doesn't have dealings with doctors, etc.
I'll try to find a government department for her to get sone advice.
on โ24-03-2014 09:59 AM
She can appoint the Public Trustees as she guardian.
on โ24-03-2014 10:02 AM
She can appoint anyone who is a responsible person and will agree.
on โ24-03-2014 06:04 PM
She can appoint the Public Trustees as she guardian.
Yes, as a last resort only.
on โ24-03-2014 09:03 PM
on โ25-03-2014 07:59 AM
Thank you Kilroy. I am aware of the differences, and it is not an adult guardian she is wanting as someone suggested. It's an EPA she needs for the future. She is not ill yet. She simply has no-one that she can ask to take on this responsible job and I don't know how to advise her. It can't be the Public Trustee because they (as far as I know} do not deal with doctors and hospitals.
on โ25-03-2014 08:04 AM
โ25-03-2014 08:24 AM - edited โ25-03-2014 08:25 AM
page 3 of my MIL's document may help explain a few things
google "appointment of enduring guardianship regulation 2010 schedule 1' to find the rest of the form. It was witnessed by a JP