Power of Attorney

Often linked to the elderly, a power of attorney (PoA) is actually invaluable for everyone, including the young. Here is why: Medical Emergencies: Life is unpredictable. Accidents or health crises can strike at any age. A PoA ensures someone trusted Read more...

The Power of Attorney (PoA) offers many valuable benefits, especially to individuals who find themselves incapacitated. This story about one of our clients at Quill Legal illustrates the significance of having a PoA in place. Several years ago, I assisted Read more...

The rise of the digital age has seen most of us maintain some form of an online presence. Yet, in Scotland, many individuals have still to consider the destiny of their digital assets upon their passing. The inclusion of digital Read more...

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to focus on understanding and managing stress in our lives. Planning for the future is an essential aspect of stress management and two crucial legal documents that can help are a Will and Read more...

2023 offers an opportunity to consider the future and prioritise our concerns. It is essential to understand the importance of a Continuing and Welfare Power of Attorney. This legal document appoints attorneys to protect a person's financial and welfare interests during Read more...

Your Will, Power of Attorney and Advance Directives. Now is the perfect opportunity for you to ensure that your affairs are put in order.

I often hear my clients say that they are not old enough to have a Power of Attorney in place. My answer is always that adults are never too young to consider granting one. Ideally you would grant a Power of Read more...

What is a Power of Attorney? Granting a Power of Attorney to someone you trust transfers to them the authority to make decisions on your behalf, either because it may be convenient or perhaps because you want to make provision Read more...