Model powers of attorney

The model powers of attorney are provided here for illustrative purposes only. Alzheimer Scotland advises anyone considering setting up a power of attorney to see a solicitor. Alzheimer Scotland accepts no liability for the use or misuse of the model powers of attorney linked to this page.

The files below may be downloaded in 'rtf' format, which most word processors can read, and in 'pdf' format. Scroll down to the foot of the page if you need more information on how to download the free programme for reading pdf files.

Model welfare power of attorney - rtf (3kb)
Model welfare power of attorney - pdf (6kb)

Model continuing (financial) power of attorney - rtf (23kb)
Model continuing (financial) power of attorney - pdf (7kb)
This example includes an optional ‘springing’ clause so that it can be used only after two doctors certify the person as mentally incapable of running his or her own affairs.

Blank combined power of attorney (48kb)
If you want to appoint the same person or people to be your attorney for both financial and welfare decisions, you can use a combined power of attorney. You must attach two separate certificates, one for the welfare and one for the financial (continuing) powers.

Certificate for including in continuing power of attorney - rtf (33kb)
Certificate for including in continuing power of attorney - pdf (6kb)
(must be signed by a doctor, solicitor or advocate on the same day as the power of attorney)

Certificate for including in welfare power of attorney - rtf (33kb)
Certificate for including in welfare power of attorney - pdf (23kb)
(must be signed by a doctor, solicitor or advocate on the same day as the power of attorney)

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