UK Law- If i make my solicitor my power of attorney will he charge me fees for being my power of attorney..?

Question

even if i am not declared incompetent? or would he only charge fees - other than paperwork fees of course- if i ever become declared incompetent? thanks

Answer 1

Of course he will. A solicitor would never miss an opportunity to charge a fee.

Answer 2

Yes, your solicitor will indeed charge you a fee when acting on your behalf with power of attorney.

You can avoid this by simply appointing a family member or business partner to act on your behalf in certain matters, which you must stipulate in writing.

Power of Attorney UK

http://www.clickdocs.co.uk/power-of-atto...

UK.gov Public Guardian - power of attorney etc

http://www.publicguardian.gov.uk/

Power of Attorney Law-Pack

http://www.lawpack.co.uk/power_of_attorn...

Read everything several times, especially the small-print.  If you are not sure what something means, ask your solicitor or go to your local CAB - Citizens Advice Bureau for free legal advice etc.

Citizens Advice Bureau - just enter your Post Code in the slot and it will tell you your nearest CAB

http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/g...

Answer 3

ever see a poor solicitor

Answer 4

of course, but i would advise against doing that anyways.