2007-02-07 22:56:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There are different types of powers of attorney that can apply for different situtations -though they are all written documents empowering an individual to act on another individual's behalf. So this could be, for example, the power to sign just one agreement only, or to sign all documents and do all things necessary to complete a transaction (e.g. sell a certain property), or a more general power to deal with all of their assets or sign anything on their behalf.
2007-02-08 02:47:42 · answer #1 · answered by Benjamin J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A power of attorney is a document given by the donor to the attorney ie the person getting the power to enable them to do anything on behalf of the person (or company) or it may be specfic to a transaction. It ranges from low cost to expensive depending on the application, it does not require registration ot anything, but may require notarisation by a notary public (not solicitor) if being used in foreign jurisdiction.
There are also enduring and lasting power of attorneys which have a somewhat different effect ie use only when a person is incapitated for some reason, the enduring is being phased out by the statutory provisions.
2007-02-09 18:37:19 · answer #2 · answered by logicalawyer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything you need to know is on the website of the Public Guardianship Office at http://www.guardianship.gov.uk/
2007-02-09 06:37:03 · answer #3 · answered by Flup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that you have legally been 'assigned' to look after someone else's affairs and to act on their behalf.
This could be due to someone who is incapable through illness, age etc.
2007-02-08 07:05:45 · answer #4 · answered by Froggy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it gives you complete control over the persons affairs and act for if he/she feels unable to do so, and it has to be done legally
2007-02-08 07:19:21 · answer #5 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋