Your Witness [DVD]

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However, if your attorneys have to make some or all decisions jointly or you have more than one replacement attorney, unexpected things can happen.

Rhaid i lofnod yr atwrnai gael ei dystio hefyd gan dan rywun dros 18 oed ac eithrio’r rhoddwr. Mae atwrneiod yn gallu tystio llofnodion ei gilydd, ac mae darparwr eich tystysgrif yn gallu bod yn dyst ar gyfer y rhoddwr a’r atwrneiod. Mark this box with an ‘X’ if you don’t want your attorneys to make decisions or act for you while you have mental capacity. This means you’ll look after your finances while you still have mental capacity. Then, if you ever lose that capacity, your LPA will be ready for your attorneys to use. Attorneys can make some decisions on your behalf, but they can’t do as they please. They always have to act in your best interests.You must state how your attorneys should act – whether they can make decisions separately, or whether they have to agree some or all decisions unanimously. You need to choose one of three options. The details are below. Jointly and severally (attorneys act either together or individually) Your attorneys must always make all decisions together. They must agree unanimously and they must all sign any relevant documents. you must write on Continuation sheet 2 which decisions must be made jointly and which must be made jointly and severally – if you don’t, your LPA won’t work If you're under 18 years old, you don't have to be pressured for it to be a forced marriage. It's an offence for someone to do anything that would help organise your marriage - for example, someone booking your travel to the wedding. The Forced Marriage Unit Witnesses who can't remember their evidence are sometimes referred to as unfavourable or unhelpful witnesses.

Solicitors are qualified and regulated, so you or your dependents will be able to seek compensation if problems arise with the will. The regulating bodies depend on where you live: In civil trials, subject to any directions previously given or any ruling by the judge, the evidence in a witness’ written statement, once confirmed, will be taken as their evidence in chief. If either of these apply to you, consider appointing replacement attorneys to protect your LPA. Read more about replacement attorneys in part A4 of this guide.Our Statement of standards for higher court advocates includes specific requirements in relation to vulnerable witnesses. Expert witnesses