Jul 17, 2026
Who Can Witness a Power of Attorney Signature?
The requirement to be physically present is absolute. A signature cannot be witnessed online via a video call like Zoom or FaceTime, or even through a window.
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Since qualifying as a Solicitor in 2004, Allan has concentrated on Property work and therefore has a wealth of experience, knowledge, and extremely detailed technical ability in all types of Commercial and Residential matters.
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Allan StewartSenior SolicitorWith all the wide-ranging expertise that Allan has gained during his career, he is able to deal with all property matters for all types of corporate and personal clients.
Whatever form a legal matter takes, Allan is always driven by his aim to ensure that the process is as rewarding and pain-free as possible for his clients. The personal relationship with the client is key and it gives Allan great pleasure that he has acted for multiple generations of different families and business owners. Allan never forgets that all clients have a choice as to who they instruct and he is always completely focused on securing the outcome desired by his clients.
When not looking after clients, Allan is a season ticket holder at Leeds Rhinos, goes to watch punk bands that are now as old as him, and enjoys trying to run (more like a plod) various race distances including half and full marathons. Allan has also spent time attending an Adult MHFA course in order to qualify as a Mental Health First Aider.
The requirement to be physically present is absolute. A signature cannot be witnessed online via a video call like Zoom or FaceTime, or even through a window.
A power of attorney does not continue after death. When the donor dies, the authority granted to the attorney ends immediately. There is no grace period, and the attorney stops acting from the point of the donor’s death.
If you are thinking about ending a power of attorney, one of the first questions is often about cost. The answer will depend on factors such as your circumstances and whether you need support with the process.
There is no single statutory definition for executor misconduct in England and Wales. Instead, it is understood as a breach of the fiduciary duty owed to the estate.
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