Enduring Power of Attorney

An enduring power of attorney is a critical document that allows someone you trust to manage your financial and legal affairs if you lose capacity.

Our enduring power of attorney lawyers prepare clear, practical documents that ensure your affairs can be handled smoothly if something unexpected happens.

Whether you want a simple arrangement or a more structured approach with safeguards, we help you understand your options and appoint the right person to act in your best interests.

What is an enduring power of attorney?

An enduring power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to make financial and legal decisions on your behalf.

It becomes particularly important if you lose capacity due to illness, injury or age. Unlike a general power of attorney, it continues to operate even after you lose capacity, which is why it is described as “enduring”.

What decisions can an attorney make?

An attorney can manage your financial and legal affairs. This may include operating bank accounts, paying bills, managing investments, dealing with property and entering into contracts on your behalf.

You can choose to limit or guide the attorney’s powers in the document. This helps ensure your affairs are managed in a way that aligns with your wishes.

When does an enduring power of attorney take effect?

You can choose when the document takes effect. It may operate immediately upon signing, or only if you lose capacity.

The right option depends on your circumstances and level of trust in your appointed attorney. We help you decide what approach best suits your situation.

Who should you appoint as your attorney?

Your attorney should be someone you trust to act honestly and in your best interests. This may be a family member, friend or professional adviser.

You can appoint more than one attorney and decide whether they act jointly or separately. Choosing the right person is critical to ensuring your affairs are managed properly.

What are the risks of not having an enduring power of attorney?

Without an enduring power of attorney, your family may need to apply to a tribunal or court to manage your affairs if you lose capacity.

This can be time-consuming, costly and stressful at an already difficult time. Having a properly prepared document in place avoids uncertainty and ensures someone you trust is authorised to act.

Planning Ahead, Protecting Your Future

An enduring power of attorney allows someone you trust to step in when you need it most.

We prepare clear, practical documents that protect your interests and give your family certainty when it matters most.

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Why Prepare an Enduring Power of Attorney?

An enduring power of attorney ensures your financial affairs can continue to be managed if you are unable to make decisions yourself. It provides clarity, authority and peace of mind for both you and your family.

Continuity

Ensures your financial affairs continue to be managed without interruption if you lose capacity, avoiding delays or uncertainty at a critical time.

Control

Allows you to choose who will act on your behalf and set clear parameters around how decisions are made.

Simplicity

Avoids the need for court or tribunal applications, saving your family time, cost and stress.

Protection

Helps ensure your affairs are handled by someone you trust, with safeguards in place to reduce risk.

We’re here to protect your interests

Our lawyers help you put in place a clear and effective enduring power of attorney so your financial affairs are managed properly if you lose capacity.

Why Choose Us to Prepare Your Enduring Power of Attorney?

When it comes to appointing someone to manage your affairs, clarity and trust are essential. We provide practical advice and carefully prepared documents to ensure your enduring power of attorney works as intended.

Tailored Advice

We take the time to understand your circumstances and prepare a document that reflects your preferences, objectives and risk profile.

Clear Guidance

We explain your options in plain English, so you understand how and when your attorney can act and what powers they will have.

Risk Awareness

We identify potential risks and help you put appropriate safeguards in place when appointing an attorney, reducing the chance of misuse.

Fixed Fees

We provide fixed-fee pricing and clear explanations upfront, so you know exactly what to expect.

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