Change to powers of attorney keep solicitors busy – The Guardian

Posted September 24th, 2007 in news, powers of attorney, solicitors by sally

“Solicitors will be working flat out this week to draw up powers of attorney for sick or elderly people before a more complex replacement costing up to 10 times as much comes into force next Monday.”

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The Guardian, 24th September 2007

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Someone to watch over you – The Times

Posted August 14th, 2007 in news, powers of attorney by sally

“In seven weeks’ time, the old-style power of attorney is changing. What will the new documents cover and how do you set them up?”

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The Times, 13th August 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Will new power of attorney regime really protect the elderly? – The Times

Posted August 14th, 2007 in elderly, news, powers of attorney, wills by sally

“A new regime takes effect this October that should help to protect the elderly, particularly against pressure to change a will to relatives’ dismay. But will it?”

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The Times, 14th August 2007

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Concern over new power of attorney laws – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 18th, 2007 in mental health, news, powers of attorney by sally

“Making arrangements to obtain legal authority to deal with the financial affairs of a loved one suffering from mental incapacity will become much more complicated following a change in the law later this year, a leading solicitor said yesterday.”

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Daily Telegraph, 17th June 2007

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk