Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) are legal documents that appoint another person as your “attorney” to make those difficult decisions for you if injury or illness strikes and you cannot make those decisions for yourself. There are two types of EPAs:
a) EPA for personal care and welfare, which covers decisions about where you live and how you will be cared for; and
b) EPA for property, which concerns your property and finances.
You can appoint one attorney for both EPAs, or two different ones. Your attorney can be anyone you trust, such as your partner, child, grandchild, or close friend.
Appointing an attorney is not a permanent decision. As long as you have mental capacity, you can change your attorney if your circumstances change or if you no longer believe that person is the right choice to act on your behalf.
Because your attorney may be required to make significant life decisions on your behalf, it is important to choose someone you trust completely and who understands your wishes and preferences in difficult situations.
Changing an attorney is a straightforward process. First, you will need to send a written notice of cancellation to the person you no longer wish to act as your attorney. Our friendly and capable Life Law team at Godfreys can assist you with preparing the notice of cancellation and completing new EPA forms. Once the notice is sent, and the new EPAs are signed and witnessed, the newly appointed person becomes your attorney.
We understand that removing an attorney can be a difficult and challenging decision, particularly when your attorney is a family member. At Godfreys Law, we can guide you through this process with practical advice and support, helping to ensure the transition is handled as smoothly and sensitively as possible.
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