2007-09-19 06:54:24 · 7 answers · asked by Amanda K 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
As far as I understand as long as the Enduring Power of Attorney document is created legally then there is no reason why you should not be able to act on behalf of your parents.
The problem is that logistically this might present some problems though it should realistically in the age of call centres not be too difficult.
One thing that may be worth thinking about would be to apply with a sibling who is U.K based and take the EPA severally, then as long as both parties pass money laundering checks, where finances are concerned, either of you would be able to speak/act on your parents behalf.
As a footnote in England and Wales next month the EPA is being replaced by a significantly more expensive LPA, Lasting Power of Attorney, this offers additional safeguards against abuse of the power. the anticipated cost will be in the region of £600 rather than the current cost of around £75 if completed through a solictor.
2007-09-19 07:05:29 · answer #1 · answered by g8bvl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. However, it is more difficult if you are not available to transact business. If you have active telephone access and the ability to send documents by air express (such as Federal Express), things can work almost seamlessly. If all that is required is writing checks, there is generally no problem. If you are selling real estate, you can always come back to the country for a real estate settlement or send an executed copy of the deed along with the power of attorney document to the selling agent or attorney handling the conveyance.
In complex business situations, it is difficult. There may be certain duties as agent which you may not be able to delegate to another in your absence.
If it were me, I would want to have a lawyer on retainer to help me with complex questions. A good lawyer can help you avoid a lot of potential problems.
2007-09-19 15:41:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. it might not be practical but its perfectly ok. get your parents solicitor to draft a power of attorney. Your parents can sign it and keep the origional with the solicitor until needed (if ever) Dont forget that its valid from when signed and is generally irrevocable. Get a copy sent to you so that you have evidence of the date it was executed
2007-09-19 14:05:23 · answer #3 · answered by gto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically you can, though it depends what you are going to be power of attorney for.
The inconvenience if you are going to called upon to sign on a regular basis, of travelling to and fro may make it not worthwhile.
2007-09-19 14:00:35 · answer #4 · answered by dubie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can but obviously you will need to deal with the public guardianship office here in the uk
2007-09-19 14:13:51 · answer #5 · answered by stormydays 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the laws are changing from the 1st october 2007 so you need to act fast contact your solicitor for more info.
2007-09-19 14:05:33 · answer #6 · answered by steven s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can. it will make things difficult if you are to far away.
2007-09-19 14:04:32 · answer #7 · answered by IHATETHEEUSKI 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋