Who needs Power of Attorney - and when?

About this episode

Jo Lewis discusses the importance and benefits of setting up a Power of Attorney.

Fidelity’s Jo Lewis is here to talk about Power of Attorney. This vital legal protection is simple to set up and can save you money and precious time if you or a loved one is unable to make their own decisions - but it is often overlooked. We discuss what everyone needs to know about Power of Attorney. Ed Monk is joined by Jo Lewis to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Ed Monk

Guest: Jo Lewis

Topics covered

• Power of Attorney
• legal protection
• financial decisions
• investment portfolio
• money markets

Keywords

• Power of Attorney
• legal protection
• financial decisions
• investment
• money management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fidelity International

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