If you are being encouraged to grant Power of Attorney to anyone connected to a struck-off solicitor, stop immediately.
This is not a technical detail.
This is a risk issue.
Why This Matters
A solicitor is usually struck off for serious breaches — dishonesty, misuse of client funds, fraud, or abuse of trust.
That history does not disappear just because they are now acting “informally” or through family.
If someone with that background — or someone closely linked to them — is involved in:
- Your finances
- Your property
- Your legal decisions
- Your vulnerability during separation
Extreme caution is required.
Common Pressure Tactics
- “It’s just temporary”
- “You’re too overwhelmed to manage this”
- “This is for your protection”
- “We’ll sort everything quickly”
- “You can revoke it later”
Power of Attorney gives control, not support.
Once granted, damage can happen fast.
Ground Rule (Read Twice)
Never give Power of Attorney while you are distressed, intimidated, or under pressure.
And never grant it to:
- Someone who benefits financially
- Someone who limits your access to independent advice
- Someone connected to professional misconduct
- Someone who discourages transparency
What to Do Instead
- Pause — no urgency justifies this
- Get independent legal advice (not family-recommended)
- Verify professional histories yourself
- Keep financial control until you are calm and informed
Bottom Line
Power of Attorney should protect your autonomy — not remove it.
If someone reacts badly when you slow this down, that tells you everything you need to know.
