# Can my attorney be a family member?

> Source: https://purewill.co.uk/faqs/can-my-attorney-be-a-family-member (updated 25 October 2026)

**Short answer:** Yes. Most people appoint their spouse, adult children or siblings. Attorneys must be 18 or over and, for a finance LPA, must not be bankrupt.

Yes, and most people do exactly that. Spouses, adult children and siblings are the most common choices. An attorney must be 18 or over and have mental capacity themselves. For a property and financial affairs LPA they must not be bankrupt or subject to a debt relief order.

Choose people you trust completely and who are likely to be around for the long term. If you appoint more than one, you will also choose whether they must agree everything unanimously or can each act alone; acting jointly and severally is the practical choice for most families. One rule to keep in mind: family members cannot be your certificate provider, the independent person who confirms you understand the LPA.

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