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Power of Attorney
Adviceguide
The Relationships section of the Adviceguide web site includes a guide called 'Managing affairs for someone else'. The guide includes a concise overview of how to manage someone else's affairs and power of attorney.
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/ england/ relationships_e/ relationships_looking_after_people_e/ managing_affairs_for_someone_else.htm
British Bankers' Association
A guide from the BBA on 'Guidance for people wanting to manage a bank account for someone else', which explains how a person can manage a bank or building society account on another person’s behalf.
http://www.bba.org.uk/ publications/ entry/ guidance-for-people-wanting-to-manage-a-bank-account-for-someone-else/ leaflets/
Ministry of Justice: Mental Capacity Act
A set of information booklets on the Mental Capacity Act, including an 'easyread' booklet
http://www.justice.gov.uk/ protecting-the-vulnerable/ mental-capacity-act
The Money Advice Service
Information from the Money Advice Service on helping someone else with money, including power of attorney, trusts and permanent arrangements.
http:/// www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/ en/ categories/ help-someone-else-with-money
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