Hi has anyone had issues with a bank not accepting a registered LPA because the address of the Attorney is not in the UK. The bank in question has said that a non-resident can not have access to the Donor’s bank account even if appointed as an Attorney. If anyone has had this issue did you find a resolution? Thanks
I’d suggest the bank cannot conduct AML (due-dilligence) checks as they cannot verify the overseas address. Although the OPG allow an offshore attorney, it does not follow the LPA is accepted carte blanche.
Richard Bishop