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.
Your attorneys do not have to be paid however you can decide an amount to pay them. If you have …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyA power of attorney is the only legal way for a person to appoint someone to act on their behalf …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyThere are two different types of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA): Health and Welfare Lasting Powers of Attorney; and Property …
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 AttorneyThe lasting power of attorney will be terminated. The LPA and a death certificate must be sent to the Office …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyThe attorney’s powers will depend upon the type of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) that has been set up and …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyNo, the Office of the Public Guardian will not need evidence. But as happens with all lasting power of attorney …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyYour family or friends might need to apply to the Court of Protection to appoint a Deputy to make your …
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