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Can Martin Lewis fix our power of attorney problem?

Martin Geissler and Laura Miller hear why Martin Lewis thinks there are problems with Scotland鈥檚 power of attorney process.

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Consumer expert Martin Lewis (pictured) has written to the Justice Secretary Angela Constance calling for changes to Scotland鈥檚 power of attorney system.

Lawyer Austin Lafferty tells us why having a power of attorney is more important than a will.

Scotcast is the 麻豆社鈥檚 Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller and Martin Geissler.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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