Scotcast - Can Martin Lewis fix our power of attorney problem?
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Consumer expert Martin Lewis (pictured) has written to the Justice Secretary Angela Constance calling for changes to Scotland’s power of attorney system.
Lawyer Austin Lafferty tells us why having a power of attorney is more important than a will.
Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller and Martin Geissler.
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Published on Wednesday, 11th February 2026.
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