Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney

Planning ahead can help ensure that someone you trust is able to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself. A Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to make decisions about your finances, property and/or welfare. It is important to consider putting a Power of Attorney in place while you are able to make and communicate your own decisions.

Age Scotland provides clear and practical information about Power of Attorney in Scotland, including the different types of Power of Attorney, how to arrange one and the responsibilities involved. For further information, please visit the Age Scotland Information Guides below.

https://www.agescotland.org.uk/information-advice/information-guides