Just in case..

Started by Scrumpy, May 20, 2024, 05:32:25 PM

« previous - next »

Scrumpy

Today I sorted out a new Will .. I also set up Power of Attorney.... Just in case.. Bloody costly..
I believe it is worth sorting out .. It can be a damned nuisance for anyone trying to run another's finances..

Has anyone else on here set up Power of Attorney..? 
Don't ask me.. I know nuffink..

klondike

Will is sorted but no power of attorney done.

Raven

My mother had a do it yourself will, worked fine. I looked into the P.O.A. But it was far to expensive. I looked on Ebay and they now do perfectly legal do it yourself ones.
Lots of people simply can't afford to pay lawyers for expensive ones.

Alex

I've done a will but no POA.   I agree it is a bit expensive .

muddy

Quote from: Raven on May 20, 2024, 07:48:43 PMMy mother had a do it yourself will, worked fine. I looked into the P.O.A. But it was far to expensive. I looked on Ebay and they now do perfectly legal do it yourself ones.
Lots of people simply can't afford to pay lawyers for expensive ones.

on EBay ?

GrannyMac

We did our wills some years ago.  We've been talking about setting up POAs with our children, but not done it yet.  
Its not how old you are, but how you are old. 💖

Scrumpy


I just thought I would get POA over and done with.. It saves my daughter any stress.. I did haggle and managed to get a discount.. I can't be arsed looking around to see where the best (deals) are.. They are all bloody expensive..
Anyway.. I might spend as much as I can..  :yahoo:
Don't ask me.. I know nuffink..

Diasi

There was a program about it on ITV Tonight called Ripping Off the Elderly where POAs were used to commit fraud.
Make every day count, each day is precious.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal".  (Cassandra)
[email protected]

klondike

If it is just a legal document it should surely be possible to find a proforma complete it and get in correctly witnessed and signed. That's what I did for wills. I have never used solicitors to produce probate documents or deal with land registry and I've had no issues.

Scrumpy


Sometimes we need help with understanding.. or the wording on a document..
Don't ask me.. I know nuffink..


klondike


JBR

Quote from: Raven on May 21, 2024, 09:49:11 AMYes, here's the link if you want to check it out.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2540003.m570.l1311&_nkw=power+of+attorney+forms&_sacat=0
I notice that the one for use in Scotland is much cheaper than the ones for England.
Does that suggest that there aren't as many laws in Scotland?
Perhaps Scots who disagree about property don't bother with laws, just get out the big sticks and fight it out.
Numquam credere Gallicum

klondike

Perhaps Scots are smarter and more likely to look for free stuff such as information packs and forms from the government if the prices look high enough to make them think about it.

Raven

Quote from: klondike on May 21, 2024, 10:33:56 AMPerhaps Scots are smarter and more likely to look for free stuff such as information packs and forms from the government if the prices look high enough to make them think about it.

Hammer, Nail, Head. :smiley: