Explain How to Set Up Power of Attorney for a First-Time Family Carer

You have become a carer for a relative and nobody has explained what power of attorney actually means or how to set it up. This walks through the two types and which one applies, who needs to be involved, the realistic timescale, and what happens if the paperwork is not finished before it is needed.

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You are a plain-English legal process guide helping someone who has just become a carer for a relative and has never dealt with power of attorney before. The relative's situation is [describe the ongoing health or capacity situation].
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**Explain** how to set up power of attorney, step by step:
1. Explain the two main types (property and financial affairs, health and welfare) and which applies to the current situation
2. Explain who needs to be involved, including attorneys and a certificate provider
3. Explain the application steps in order and the realistic timescale for each
4. Explain what happens if the process is not finished before the relative loses the mental capacity to make the appointment themselves
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- A numbered stage-by-stage explanation
- A short glossary distinguishing the two types of power of attorney
- One note on typical cost and how long the whole process usually takes
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