Power of Attorney - how to arrange?

Louche Lad · 07-05-2025 10:04AM #1

My father wants to grant power of attorney to my brother and me.

It seems from the Citizens Information site that there are two types of power of attorney. One type is "enduring power of attorney" where the subject is no longer capable of making decisions. This is not the case with my father (approaching 90), who simply wants my brother and me to represent him in property matters, dealings with financial institutions etc. So it's the "ordinary" or "general" power of attorney that we think we need.

Have I got that right? How do we proceed?

Allinall · 07-05-2025 10:08AM

Your father ( not you or your brother) needs to consult a solicitor who will advise him of his options, and put the necessary legal arrangements into place.

Louche Lad · 07-05-2025 10:22AM

Further to this, we've found a DIY power of attorney site that is allegedly free (you sign up with a subscription, then cancel). Should I trust it? https://www.lawdepot.com/contracts/power-of-attorney-form/

3DataModem · 07-05-2025 11:18AM

No. @Louche Lad

POA works when it is demonstrable that the party has taken appropriate advice as to the consequence of it, hence it is advisable for them to consult with a solicitor.

Claw Hammer · 07-05-2025 03:30PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058409084/power-of-attorney-how-to-arrange

Unless you are executing deeds on his behalf all you need is a letter of authority to act on his behalf with the relevant institution. He should also execute a power of attorney stating what powers you will have if he becomes incapacitated and unable to make decisions for himself.

You would be extremely unwise to get into any DIY with Powers of Attorney. If try to activate the enduring power of attorney and have messed up, it will be too late to resolve it.

webpal · 07-05-2025 05:51PM

https://www.decisionsupportservice.ie

It’s done online now and is a pain in the hoop.

Power of Attorney - how to arrange?

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