Hello,
>
> I want to give someone (trusted) the ability to control all my
> financial affairs while I am out of the country.
>
> I understand that a power of attorney will allow this to happen - can
> anyone give me the exact wording that should be used?
>
> And does it need to be witnessed by a solicitor?
>
> Thanks
>
> spog
I dont think it would be a good idea to write your own, get a solicitor to draw one up, apart from anything else it will have to be witnessed so you'll have to pay for that, and something you cooked up yourself isnt going to be very persuasive to banks etc; from what I read they have enough problems with standard ones.