We issue you with a document called ‘Directions and Authorities’ that:
proves your authority to access the person’s financial details and records
proves your authority to make financial decisions on behalf of the person
outlines your powers such as receiving their income and paying their day-to-day expenses
details specific financial actions you will manage, such as:
living costs like food, clothing, housing and medicine
property costs such as rates, taxes, repairs, maintenance and insurance
items enhancing the person's lifestyle, such as holidays, regular outings, books
fees for professional services, such as accountants and solicitors
outlines the details of reporting you need to provide to us each year.