A deputy for property and finances may be needed for individuals who are unable to manage their financial and property…
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What is the difference between an lasting and general powers of attorney?
In the UK, LPA stands for Lasting Power of Attorney, and GPA stands for General Power of Attorney. The main…
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Is an appointeeship or general power of attorney more suitable for someone with capacity?
The decision to have an appointee or a general power of attorney depends on the individual's specific needs and circumstances.…
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Can a Doctor recommend an appointee?
Yes. A GP can make a referral to social services and ask that an assessment is made to determine if…
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Can an appointee be nominated on a temporary basis?
The appointee can be nominated for a temporary period, for example following an accident or a short-term illness. In fact,…
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Can an appointee reside overseas?
The rationale behind making someone an appointee is that they will have regular contact with the service user and their…
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Can a family member be the appointee?
Yes. If the DWP are satisfied that the family member is suitable to undertake the duties of an appointee they…
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Can there be more than one appointee?
No. Unlike Lasting Power of Attorney agreements or Court of Protection deputyship orders, there can be only one legal appointee.…
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What happens when a person with an appointees dies?
When a person with an appointee passes away, the appointee must notify the Department for Work & Pensions to inform…
