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.
By making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) you are able to choose who has the responsibility of looking after …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyYes but only if they have the capacity to do so.
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 AttorneyNo. However if the donor still has the capacity to cancel the existing lasting power of attorney, they can do …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyIt depends upon the circumstances. If someone chooses to appoint their partner as their only attorney, and they owned the …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyIf you still have mental capacity to do so you can cancel your Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). This needs …
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 …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyThe lasting power of attorney will be terminated. The LPA and a death certificate must be sent to the Office …
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