Filling Pa12 Form Guidance

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If your mum is in a care home, use that address for the PA12 form. If she cant handle mail, use your address. A PA14 form, filled by a doctor, confirms incapacity. For your dads estate, apply for a Grant of Letters of Administration with a PA1A form. If signing on her behalf, indicate your role.

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I'm filling our a PA12 form on behalf of my mum who is currently living in a care home. Dad passed away without a will. Do I put her home address or the address of the carehome she's currently living in?
Hi ****! For the PA12 form, you should generally use the address where your mum is currently residing, which would be the care home. This is to ensure that any correspondence reaches her directly. Is there anything else you need help with?
Mum is unable to deal with any mail so is it sensible to send her mail to the carehome?
In this case, it might be more practical to use your own address or another trusted relative's address for correspondence if your mum is unable to handle her mail. This ensures that important documents are received and managed properly. Would you like more information on this process?
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If you are handling your mum's affairs, you can use your own address or that of another trusted relative for correspondence. This is to ensure that all important documents are managed properly.
For more information, you can look up "Lasting Power of Attorney" and "Deputyship" to understand the legal permissions needed to manage your mum's affairs.
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Mum is unable to sign the PA12 so her doctor if filling out a PA14 do I still need a witness to sign the PA12?
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Hi ****! If your mum's doctor is filling out the PA14 due to her inability to sign, the PA12 form becomes unnecessary. The PA14 will serve as the required medical evidence for her incapacity. Do you need any help with other aspects of this process?
what is a PA14 form for
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A PA14 form is used to provide evidence of a person's lack of mental capacity. It is typically filled out by a medical professional, such as a doctor, to confirm that the individual is unable to make decisions for themselves. This form is often used in cases involving Lasting Power of Attorney or Deputyship applications.
Do you have any other questions about this process?
do I need this for a letter of administration to deal with dads estate on mums behalf?
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For dealing with your dad's estate, you'll need to apply for a Grant of Letters of Administration since he passed away without a will. Here are the general steps:
- Complete the PA1A form for intestacy.
- Provide the death certificate and details of the estate.
- Pay the probate fee.
- Submit the forms to the Probate Registry.
Do you have any other questions about this process?
no
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what do I write on the form if mum is unable to sign?
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If your mum is unable to sign the PA12 form, and the PA14 form is being filled out by her doctor, you generally won't need to complete the PA12 form. However, if you still need to provide a signature for any other document, you should:
*. Indicate that you are signing on her behalf.
*. Mention your role, such as "daughter" or "attorney."
For example, you can write:
"Signed on behalf of [Mum's Name] due to incapacity,
**** [Your Last Name],
Daughter."
Would you like more help with any specific part of this process?