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No power of attorney

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My dad had a stroke on the 16th Aug 24.

Following tests they have found that he has cancer of the oesophagus at the junction of the stomach. This has spread to his lungs and kidneys.

He has been given a few weeks or up to 6 months to live.

Due to the stroke. He cannot communicate coherently. A lot of his words are nonsense. 

He has moved into a nursing home where he is deteriorating quickly.

He doesn't have a power of attorney.

We can't get into his phone as it is pin protected. And we need to start getting in touch with people to cancel things like his broadband, dental plans etc.

Does anyone have any advice? The solicitor has said it could take 3 months to get a donor appointed. 

Thank you x

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  • In addition to the above advice, if no power of attorney exists, it is possible to apply to the Court of Protection for a decision to be made on a particular matter. However, if there is a continuing need to make decisions on the person's behalf, you can ask the Court of Protection to appoint you as a deputy.

    A deputy is usually a family member or someone who knows the person well. A deputy can make decisions about someone's personal welfare, property and financial affairs.

    If necessary, you can apply to the Court of Protection for an emergency order, which can be made in as little as 24 hours. You might need to do this if an urgent decision needed to be made. You can find more details of how this works and who to contact on the Government's website.

    Best wishes,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • In addition to the above advice, if no power of attorney exists, it is possible to apply to the Court of Protection for a decision to be made on a particular matter. However, if there is a continuing need to make decisions on the person's behalf, you can ask the Court of Protection to appoint you as a deputy.

    A deputy is usually a family member or someone who knows the person well. A deputy can make decisions about someone's personal welfare, property and financial affairs.

    If necessary, you can apply to the Court of Protection for an emergency order, which can be made in as little as 24 hours. You might need to do this if an urgent decision needed to be made. You can find more details of how this works and who to contact on the Government's website.

    Best wishes,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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