@thismorning: There’s something that’s maybe more important than a will, and that’s a Power of Attorney. Martin Lewis arranged his when he was 35 and explains why you should consider it too as he answers a question from one of our viewers, James.

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calamityelaine1
CalamityJane :
chose very very carefully
2025-01-07 19:23:49
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slander1209
Soph :
It’s scary how untrustworthy family can be. Trust me.
2025-01-08 22:51:27
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hayleyb252
Hayley_B_90 :
Do my husband and I need this?
2025-01-08 17:41:03
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kirstyfiona
Kirsty Fiona :
I lost both my parents at 35, I agree
2025-01-07 18:57:08
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candy_7333
Candy :
Not just for finances, you can do one for health too which times just as important as a financial lpa
2025-01-07 21:24:04
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mrs.b.le
Mrs.B :
This should be free! No wonder people can't do it.
2025-01-08 12:21:46
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rachelzoezac
Rachel Oldham :
What if you have noone you would trust with your life
2025-01-07 21:15:45
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elliwhaf_
elliw10 :
Power of Attorney cease on the date of death, so it is important you make a will with instructions about your funeral wishes, and what happens after
2025-01-07 22:30:05
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katie92088
KatieB :
And what he don’t tell you is ….. if the person dies POA ends. So you CAN NOT get money out of banks etc etc
2025-01-10 00:41:14
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jan_sam13
Janette :
£82 for each on the government website
2025-01-07 21:48:59
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melpg1981
melpg81 :
Solicitors costs 2k t do this
2025-01-22 14:36:39
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derfjeff
Derf J :
POA is so expensive! Lawyers are taking advantage
2025-01-08 03:53:23
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janefoster66
Jane Foster286 :
They are so expensive
2025-01-07 20:33:29
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teairgronan
t. :
can you make your child power of attorney if they are under 18
2025-01-07 19:00:05
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riannon7
user4901026048550 :
How much though?
2025-01-07 18:54:57
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rebekahharlem
Rebekah 🌸 :
It is expensive!
2025-01-20 15:16:21
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joyful693
joyful693 :
Can’t afford to do this 😔
2025-01-07 21:36:25
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holliebolliebeeboo
HollieBollieBeeBoo :
The cost for PoA is unreasonably high and prevents many (especially those most vulnerable) from getting it in place
2025-01-08 14:12:36
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user355448378
Rolo caramel :
that's fine but the solicitors charge a fortune just to set up
2025-01-08 08:27:01
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solotraveller057
solotraveller05 :
I dont own anything
2025-01-08 18:24:43
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ibizababe
Natalie Owens :
How do we go about doing this ?
2025-01-08 07:01:21
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jennymay2907
jennymay2907 :
I can’t afford to get one
2025-01-07 19:13:54
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wassimelbizri
Russus :
problem is you can't trust anyone with power of attorney, even someone's kid could take everything and throw you out
2025-01-08 12:38:18
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bibi18uk
BiBi-18uk🇬🇧 :
try telling local authorities this they completely ignore POA for health and welfare!
2025-01-08 04:42:28
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maria_3509
Maria Sanderson :
my mum's took over two years to process what a joke the company was that she used
2025-01-07 20:01:55
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