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What Happens if You Don’t Have a Power of Attorney?
Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. In England, 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week. If there comes a time in the future when you don’t have the mental capacity to make or communicate your own decisions, and you haven’t created a valid lasting power of attorney or enduring power of attorney, it may be necessary for the Court of Protection to become involved. What happens if I lose capacity and don’t have a power of attorney? If you’re married or in a civil partnership, you may…
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Sara Sheppard from SLS Wills and More
Sara Sheppard started SLS Wills and More in June 2017 after more than 30 years in private practices with a number of solicitors across East Kent. “The reason I began SLS Wills and More was to provide a friendly, caring service in the comfort of my clients homes. During the course of my career, I have found that a lot of people, particularly those who are the most vulnerable, prefer to remain in at home, where they feel more comfortable than in a solicitor’s office, which can provide logistical difficulties, can be difficult to get access and can sometimes feel overbearing. I like to spend time with my clients, to…
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What Happens if You Don’t Have a Power of Attorney?
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