The best person to appoint is someone you trust implicitly to act in your best interests. This could be a spouse, adult child, close friend, or professional adviser. They should be organised, financially responsible, and willing to take on the role.

It’s generally recommended to choose someone who you trust to act reliably in your interests. It could be your spouse, adult child, close friend or a professional adviser. The person acting as your POA should be organised, financially responsible, and willing.