Sorting Power of Attorney, made simple.

Power of Attorney protects you, or someone you care for, if they ever can't make their own decisions. The paperwork puts a lot of families off — so this free guide walks you through it in plain language, then gives you a personalised checklist and documents to print that make the official step quick.

Important: this is a free guide to help you prepare — it is not legal advice, and it doesn't replace the official process or a solicitor. We tell you exactly where to go for that.

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Where does the person live? ScotlandContinuing & Welfare Power of Attorney · Office of the Public Guardian (Scotland). England or WalesLasting Power of Attorney (LPA) · Office of the Public Guardian (gov.uk). Northern IrelandEnduring Power of Attorney (money & property only) · Office of Care and Protection.

Who is this Power of Attorney for? MyselfI'm setting up my own. Someone I care forI'm helping someone. They must still understand the decision to grant it. Full name of the person granting it Which decisions should it cover?

Who will be the attorney(s)?

The trusted person/people who will make decisions. You can name more than one.

Substitute / replacement attorney (optional)

Someone to step in if your main attorney can no longer act. Leave blank if none.

Your wishes (optional, but helpful)

Anything here is passed on so the document reflects what matters to you. Skip any that don't apply.

Money & property wishes Where you'd want to live / be cared for Health & care preferences Anything else important

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Who will be the attorney(s)?

Your wishes (optional, but helpful)

Your plan

Your step-by-step checklist

Your documents

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