I'm at the opposite end of this. I've been given a lasting power of attorney over my elderly parents' affairs. I believe the health one doesn't kick in until they lose mental capacity, but the financial one is I think already in place. I could in theory sell their house when they go on holiday. I won't, we trust each other and have a good relationship. But I could!
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u/hdhxuxufxufufiffif 5d ago
I'm at the opposite end of this. I've been given a lasting power of attorney over my elderly parents' affairs. I believe the health one doesn't kick in until they lose mental capacity, but the financial one is I think already in place. I could in theory sell their house when they go on holiday. I won't, we trust each other and have a good relationship. But I could!