What advice would you give to Jenny? Would your answer be different if, rather than a power of attorney having been created by Mr Jones, Emily had been appointed by the Court to look after her father’s affairs?
Powers of attorney: Financial Abuse Question: Mr Jones lives on his own at home but he lacks capacity to deal with his financial affairs. He has carers who come to visit him four times a day. Mr Jones has two daughters, Jenny and Emily. Emily had obtained a power of attorney* for financial affairs at […]