Hi
I've instructed a law firm to act for me in a house purchase (I guess this should be for conveyancing - but not many people on there at the moment and I need a quick answer).
Just going through their paperwork and there is a form for me to sign which I feel uncomfortable with - it's about POWER OF ATTORNEY. They want me to sign a power of attorney, for the purposes of the POWERS OF ATTORNEY ACT 1971.
I'm sure I've never had to do this before - isn't power of attorney given to someone to act on your behalf when you are 'incapable'. I've never used this firm before and I'm probably just being an idiot. Can someone reassure me please?
Many thanks
Claymore
I've instructed a law firm to act for me in a house purchase (I guess this should be for conveyancing - but not many people on there at the moment and I need a quick answer).
Just going through their paperwork and there is a form for me to sign which I feel uncomfortable with - it's about POWER OF ATTORNEY. They want me to sign a power of attorney, for the purposes of the POWERS OF ATTORNEY ACT 1971.
I'm sure I've never had to do this before - isn't power of attorney given to someone to act on your behalf when you are 'incapable'. I've never used this firm before and I'm probably just being an idiot. Can someone reassure me please?
Many thanks
Claymore