How necessary or important is an enduring power of attorney between a married couple in relation to a future possibility of mental incapacity of one spouse. Does it confer any powers which which are not already in being thru the legal status of marriage. It is understandable
in the case of eg an elderly unmarried relative, or between a widowed person and an offspring.
Surely a spouse has the right to make care and/or financial decisions on behalf of their incapacitated wife or husband.
in the case of eg an elderly unmarried relative, or between a widowed person and an offspring.
Surely a spouse has the right to make care and/or financial decisions on behalf of their incapacitated wife or husband.