Power of Attorney

22 January 2025

Scotland's new Power of Attorney processing system due to go live on 28 January 2025
Scotland's new Power of Attorney case management system, which is due to go live at the Office of the Public Guardian in Scotland on Tuesday 28 January 2025 with the aim to improve current processing times

29 October 2024

Attorneys investing in investments which qualify for business relief
Why an attorney should proceed with care when making investment decisions on behalf of a donor

21 October 2024

IHT planning: an outline
Background to planning, disclosure of tax avoidance schemes, powers of attorney and validity of gifts for IHT purposes

18 September 2024

Ministry of Justice clarify position for solicitors around responding to OPG queries on LPA execution validity
The Ministry of Justice confirmation that it will not be a legal requirement for solicitors in England and Wales acting as certificate providers to respond to inquiries made by the Office of the Public Guardian around whether a lasting power of attorney has been validly executed