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While the prospect of owning a property is exciting, it also comes with a series of important steps and timelines that you should be aware of to ensure a smooth journey through the property purchase process - knowing what to do and when can make the journey more enjoyable. At McIntosh McCann, we're here to support you every step of the way and to ensure a smooth and successful home buying experience.

In situations where an adult has capacity, and prior to losing that capacity, he or she can apply for a Welfare and/or Financial Power of Attorney. In doing so, the adult has the benefit of selecting who they wish to be their Attorney and selecting the specific powers that their Attorney will have. This is a comparatively quick and straight forward process. It provides the nominated Attorney with the same powers as a Guardianship Order.