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 don’t make an LPA, and later become unable to make certain decisions for yourself, there may be a …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyAnyone who is over 18 can be an attorney. In the case of an attorney appointed to a Property and …
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 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 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 AttorneyNo. The purpose of the form is to allow people to make decisions for you in the future, if you …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyThe Office of the Public Guardian can supply certified copies of the original lasting power of attorney document and will …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyYes, you can object to Enduring Powers of Attorney or a Lasting Powers of Attorney being set up for a …
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