Imagine this: You’re in an accident or suddenly fall ill. You can’t speak for yourself, and urgent decisions need to be made—about your healthcare, your bills, your home. Who steps in?
Most people assume their partner, parent, or child can automatically take over. Not in Scotland.
Without a Power of Attorney (POA) in place, your loved ones have no legal right to manage your affairs. Instead, they’ll be forced into a lengthy, expensive, and stressful court process just to act in your best interests.
That’s why every adult in Scotland—no matter your age, health, or circumstances—should have a POA now, not later.
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that lets you choose a trusted person (your “attorney”) to make decisions on your behalf if you ever lose capacity.
In Scotland, there are two main types:
Continuing Power of Attorney – Covers financial and property matters, like paying bills, managing bank accounts, or selling property.
Welfare Power of Attorney – Covers personal and medical decisions, such as where you live or what healthcare you receive.
You can choose to have one or both, and you can appoint one or more attorneys to act on your behalf.
If you lose capacity without a Power of Attorney, your family will have to apply to the court for guardianship. This process is:
💰 Expensive – Legal fees and court costs can run into the thousands.
⏳ Time-Consuming – It can take months or even years to get approval.
😞 Stressful – Your loved ones will be dealing with legal red tape at an already difficult time.
❓ Uncertain – The court decides who will act on your behalf, and it may not be the person you would have chosen.
In short, without a POA, your family faces unnecessary hardship—all while trying to take care of you.
Yes. Because life doesn’t send warnings.
Accidents happen – A car crash, a head injury, a sudden illness… it only takes a moment for life to change.
Medical emergencies – A stroke, brain injury, or coma could leave you unable to make decisions.
Progressive conditions – Dementia and other illnesses can creep in over time, making it harder to manage your affairs.
You wouldn’t wait until your house is on fire to get home insurance, right? A POA is the same—something you hope you never need, but will be grateful to have if the unexpected happens.
Money expert Martin Lewis has said that getting a Power of Attorney is actually more urgent than writing a will.
Why? Because a will takes effect after you die, while a POA protects you while you’re alive—when you need it most.
To make it easier for people to put their affairs in order, MML Law is offering a special fixed-price POA package throughout March 2025: (Code: POA1)
✅ £300 + VAT and outlays per attorney for Power of Attorney services.
This is a limited-time offer, so don’t put it off.
📞 Book a consultation today and take control of your future. 01382 206 000 (quote POA1)
Getting a POA is one of the simplest and most important steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. It ensures that your wishes are followed, your affairs are handled properly, and your family is spared unnecessary legal battles.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Be prepared.
Get in touch with MML Law today to arrange your Power of Attorney.