It depends upon the circumstances. If someone chooses to appoint their partner as their only attorney, and they owned the house together, then the partner would not be able to sell the house. This is because attorneys cannot make decisions to benefit themselves, and selling the house would not be seen as them acting independently. In this situation it would still be possible to sell the house, and we would be able to assist
If someone appoints both their partner and another attorney – for example, a son or daughter – then the two attorneys together would be able to sell the house. Similarly, if only one attorney is appointed, and they don’t own part of the house, then they would also be able to sell the house.
If you still have mental capacity to do so you can cancel your Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). This needs …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyAnyone can become physically or mentally incapable as a result of an illness or accident regardless of how old they …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyIf the donor does not have capacity to make another lasting power of attorney, the attorney or another relevant person …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyA replacement attorney if the donor has specified one in the lasting power of attorney.
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyYes, you can choose more than one attorney. You can decide whether your attorneys must make their decisions together or …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyA Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) only takes effect once it has been registered with the Office of the Public …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyYour attorneys do not have to be paid however you can decide an amount to pay them. If you have …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyThe Office of the Public Guardian can be asked to stop the registration through an objection if:- The donor is …
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