Ask a solicitor: Can I stop an attorney from wasting my father's money?

There are also a number of safeguards in place to ensure that the power is not abused, writes solicitor Angela O'Connor.

There are also a number of safeguards in place to ensure that the power is not abused, writes solicitor Angela O'Connor.

Dear Angela,

I hope you can give me some reassurance. My father is in his 70s and is in good health save for a bit of arthritis. My mother sadly passed away last year after a long illness.