Power of attorney

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Overview

A power of attorney is a legal document which allows you to plan for the future and is drawn up when you have the capacity to do so.

It gives another person, known as the attorney, the authority to deal with aspects of your affairs.

This could relate to financial/property matters and/or personal welfare.