Acting for Attorneys & Deputies - Risks for Conveyancers

Introduction

Land and home scams are on the rise and the consequence of not knowing the right questions to ask is that your firm could inadvertently enable the financial abuse of a vulnerable beneficial owner or the abuse of a delegated authority such as a Power of Attorney.

Care should be taken to ensure that you as conveyancers are undertaking appropriate due diligence to ensure that the transaction is legitimate and in the best interests of the beneficial owner.

This webinar considers the risks involved when dealing with attorneys and deputies in property transactions.

It is suitable for conveyancers and property professionals who wish to better understand delegated authorities to mitigate the risks.

What You Will Learn

This short webinar will cover the following:

• Types of power of attorney and their validity
• Validity and powers under deputy orders
• Mental capacity considerations
• Attorney powers and restrictions
• When court of protection authority may be needed
• Capacity and co-ownership
• Considerations around care funding

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 29th May 2025

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