ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan

What is a Power of Attorney ? A Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows a nominated person to act on your behalf when you are unable to do so.  A Power of Attorney can cover financial matters, well-being matters or it can be a joint Power of Attorney to cover both. Most people think of a power of attorney as something elderly people have, however, we believe every adult should have a Power of Attorney in place.  It may be the case that more elderly people make use of their Power of Attorney but the truth is that we never know when we are going to need that person. Ideally, you want to choose a person that you trust when you are fit and healthy, in sound mind, and know you have made a good decision.  When might you use your Power of Attorney? Elderly people will use their Power of Attorney, for example, if they become housebound and want someone else to attend to their bills or banking.   Younger fit and healthy people, may find they need their Power of...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Lockdown There are very few businesses around the world that haven't been affected in some way this year by  COVID-19 .  The majority of citizens are doing complying with their Government's instructions to stay at home and only go out when it is necessary to buy food or to go to work.   We are putting off buying new clothes and booking holidays and instead saving our money until we know our jobs are safe and we can go out again. Legal Affairs We would urge you not to put off sorting out your legal affairs at this time.  If something needs to be done, then it is important to get it sorted out now before it is too late.  Although law offices are closed, most lawyers and solicitors are working from home. All our solicitor s at ELP Arbuthnott McClanachan are working from home and will be delighted to offer you expert legal advice.  Wills If you have been meaning to update your Will or  write a Will  for ages but...