Taking money from Father's account

[jon_1974]

My father had a stroke and he cant manage his own money. I am having to get a deputyship for him so I can manage his money. We want to use some of his money (£50,000) towards buying a another house with myself (I will put in about £350,000) to move closer to his daughter in another city. Is there any way that I can take that money and use it now, rather than wait for a deputyship? He is happy to do this its just that he cant do it himself. I am sure the answer is no just wondering if there is any legal way around it.

[Frank1]

Having a stroke does not mean a person automatically loses mental capacity.
You should write to his GP/hospital consultant and ask for their professional opinion on your father's mental capacity and his capability to understand important decisions.

[PallasAthena]

As advised above this all hinges on whether he has the legal mental capacity to make the decision to gift you £50k. As you are applying for deputyship there may be some doubt about that. If he has legal mental capacity why would you need to apply for a Deputyship? He could just give you power of attorney and gift you the money.

I don't know what you mean by "He is happy to do this its just he cant do it himself". What is it he can't do?