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1.5 hours verifiable CPD
Join us in June for our advanced level webinar on Powers of Attorney.
Led by Sandra McDonald, former Public Guardian for Scotland, this interactive seminar will provide experienced legal professionals with the knowledge needed to ensure that powers of attorney are modern and fit for purpose.
This webinar provides an in-depth look at how to create a POA that is not only clear and enforceable today but resilient to future legal and technological changes. Participants will learn strategies to enhance clarity within POA documents, helping to prevent misunderstandings and disputes. We will offer practical tips on how to future-proof POAs against shifts in legislation, including a focused discussion on recent developments from the Scottish Law Commission and evolving guidance from the United Nations.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand how to ensure an effective POA
- Learn the importance of implementing clarity in your POA
- Get tips on how to protect your POA from future legislative changes
- Analyse the impact of technology changes on your POA
- Take stock of Scottish Law Commission and United Nations changes


- Challenges to later use of of the POA, and the importance of focusing on key clauses to mitigate risk
- Modern technology and POA: CCTV, digital ownership etc
- What can you include in your Power of Attorney today that will protect it legislation and operational changes that will likely happen in the future?
- Taking account of the Scottish Law Commission’s recommendations, deprivation of liberty and United Nation's requirements
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