Solicitors are legally trained and qualified, regulated and supervised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, fully insured and bound by a code of ethics. Only a Solicitor can provide the legal protection and quality of work that gives you the peace of mind to know that your wishes and instructions will be carried out.
Someone other than a Solicitor can put in place a Power of Attorney by going online and following the process, but there are complications and pitfalls, there are elements of a Power of Attorney that can be very useful which are not clear from the online process and a Solicitor will also provide an objective input into the process which can help the client and the family as a whole.
Essentially, you don’t know what you don’t know. Putting in place a Power of Attorney yourself can be done, but it isn’t the best way to do it and potentially could lead to significant problems in the future. Using a Solicitor ensures the Powers of Attorney are correct, take into account all aspects of the client’s needs and work in the best way possible for the client and their family.
You can find out more about Powers of Attorney here
