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Temporary financial authority with a General Power of Attorney

Our Power Of Attorney Solicitors help you appoint someone you trust to deal with financial or property matters on your behalf.

If you need temporary support while travelling, recovering from illness, completing a transaction, or managing practical affairs while you remain able to make your own decisions, get in touch with Flint Bishop today.

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At Flint Bishop, our Power Of Attorney Solicitors can help you put a General Power of Attorney in place clearly and correctly. Also known as an Ordinary Power of Attorney, this document allows you to appoint one or more trusted people to manage financial and property matters for a temporary period or for a specific purpose.

A General Power of Attorney is different from a Lasting Power of Attorney. It does not cover health or welfare decisions, and it will come to an end if you lose mental capacity. Our Power Of Attorney Solicitors will explain these differences in plain English, help you decide whether a General Power of Attorney is suitable, and make sure the document reflects the authority you want to give.

With teams of Power Of Attorney Solicitors in BirminghamDerbyLeedsSheffieldSwansea and York, Flint Bishop supports individuals and families across England and Wales. Our Wills, Probate, Tax and Trusts team brings over a century of experience, with STEP-recognised estate planning specialists and a dedicated solicitor to guide you through the process.

Whether you need short-term help while you are away, support with a property transaction, or advice on whether a General Power of Attorney or Lasting Power of Attorney would be more appropriate, our Power Of Attorney Solicitors will listen carefully and explain the next step clearly. Contact Flint Bishop today to put the right arrangements in place.

When is a General Power of Attorney useful?

  • Temporary absence: If you’re travelling or otherwise unavailable to manage your financial affairs
  • Temporary illness or incapacity: If you’re unable to handle finances due to illness or injury
  • Specific transactions: If someone needs authority to complete a one-time financial matter, such as selling your property

What can a General Power of Attorney not be used for?

A General Power of Attorney does not allow attorneys to:

  • Make gifts on behalf of the donor
  • Act as a trustee or personal representative (e.g., administer an estate)
  • Sign a will on behalf of the donor
  • Delegate their authority to another person

How can attorneys act under a General Power of Attorney?

You can appoint more than one attorney to act:

  • Jointly: All decisions must be made together
  • Jointly and severally: Attorneys can act together or independently, offering greater flexibility

If you would like to speak to a member of our team, please fill out the form, and we will be in touch.

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