Continuing power of attorney (Scotland)

Compatible region(s): Scotland

If you are in Scotland, use this document to appoint another person to look after your financial affairs. Your attorney can either take up this power immediately or, if you choose, not until 2 doctors certify that you are incapable of making these decisions for yourself. Note that once you've created your power of attorney, you will need to register it with the Public Guardian. They will charge a fee to do this.

Note that once you've created your power of attorney, you will need to register it with the Public Guardian. They will charge a fee to do this.

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