Ordinary Power of Attorney (Scotland)
  • Power of Attorney Details
    • Who is Donor?
    • Who is Attorney?
    • Grant of Authority
  • Complete the Document
    • Format & Signatures

Who is Donor?

  • Indicate the full name of a person who makes this power of attorney (Donor):

  • Indicate registered mailing address of the donor:

  • Select the date on which this power of attorney shall become effective:

  • Select the purpose for which this power of attorney is being granted:

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    A welfare power of attorney allows a trusted person (the attorney) to make decisions about your personal welfare and healthcare if you become incapable of making those decisions yourself. This may include decisions about medical treatment, care arrangements, and where you live.

    A continuing power of attorney allows a trusted person (the attorney) to manage your financial and property affairs. This authority can begin immediately if you choose, or only if you lose mental capacity, and may include managing bank accounts, paying bills, buying or selling property, and handling investments.

Who is Attorney?

  • Indicate the full name of a person appointed as an attorney for the donor (Attorney):

  • Indicate registered mailing address of the attorney:

Grant of Authority

  • From which moment this power of attorney shall become effective?

  • Should attorney be able to open and/or close bank accounts on behalf of the donor?

  • Should attorney be able to sell, lease, transfer, repair or improve the donor's property or estate in land?

  • Should attorney be able to apply for, claim or receive any pensions, benefits, allowances or refunds on behalf of the donor?

  • Shall attorney be able to access to all confidential documents and financial information relating to the donor's property, finances and affairs?

  • Should attorney be able to make any type of investment in the donor's name (savings, investments, stocks, shares)?

  • Should attorney manage, claim receive or renounce any interest from a will, intestacy, trust or other settlement?

  • Does the donor wish to add any other additional authorities or powers?

  • List all the other authorities that shall be granted to the donor:

  • List all specific welfare authorities that the donor wishes to grant under this power of attorney:

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    A Scottish welfare power of attorney may include:

    – Make decisions about medical treatment and healthcare.
    – Decide where the adult should live or receive care.
    – Arrange or consent to care services and support.
    – Access medical and care records where permitted.
    – Consent to or refuse non-emergency medical treatment.
    – Make decisions about daily routines, diet, dress, and personal care.
    – Arrange social, educational, and recreational activities.
    – Represent the adult in discussions with healthcare professionals and local authorities.
    – Make decisions about visitors and social contact, where appropriate.
    – Apply for welfare benefits or services related to the adult’s care etc.

  • Has the donor made an advance directive before signing this Power of Attorney?

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    Advance Directive is a legal document in which a person sets out their wishes about future medical treatment in case they lose the capacity to make or communicate healthcare decisions themselves. It helps ensure that healthcare professionals and others understand and respect the person’s treatment preferences.

  • Do you want to add Donor's signature?

  • Donor's signature:

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