Statutory Wills

An attorney appointed by an Enduring Power of Attorney or Lasting Power of Attorney which has been registered and a Deputy appointed by the Public Guardianship Office, have the power to deal with an individual's financial affairs on his or her behalf.

The registration or court appointment gives them the power to deal with day-to-day matters, without the need to consult anyone. However, for anything other than routine matters, it is normally necessary to obtain the Public Guardianship Office's consent to the proposed transaction.

Our team of experts can advise attorneys and receivers on their powers to act generally, and deal with applications to the Public Guardianship Office where necessary.

This will generally be in connection with lifetime tax planning and gifts, or the preparation of a court-approved ("statutory") will for an individual, either where he has not made a will, or where his will is not tax-efficient. In either case, the Court will only approve proposals that it believes will reflect what would, in other circumstances, have been the wishes of the individual concerned.

To discuss how our team can help you, contact:

Anthony Nash
Tel: 01225 750000
Email: anthonynash@mogers.co.uk