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Enduring Powers of Attorney

On this page you'll find helpful articles to get started to plan, change or revoke your enduring power of attorney. You'll also find articles on key issues, resolving conflicts and practical assistance on how to protect yourself from abuse.

    Last updated: 22 July 2024
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    Getting started

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    An introduction to making an enduring power of attorney

    An enduring power of attorney is sometimes referred to simply as an ‘enduring power’ or an ‘EPOA’. It’s different to a general power of attorney, or ‘POA’. In this article you'll start learning about and preparing an enduring power of attorney that's right for your needs.

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    Choosing an attorney

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    How to be an attorney

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    Don't have an enduring power of attorney?

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    Understanding 'capacity'

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    FAQs

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    Making decisions and knowing your rights

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    Supported decision-making

    Not everyone realises that supported decision-making involves a radical shift in thinking and values to be effective and meaningful.

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    Your rights and enduring power of attorney

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    Resolving common conflicts and issues

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    Conflicts of interest

    When an appointed attorney’s private interests conflict with their power of attorney obligations, elder abuse could be the outcome.

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    Cross-border issues

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    Access issues

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    Misuse and abuse

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    LGBTQIA+ issues

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    Learn more about what applies in your state or territory

    The laws, types and names of enduring powers of attorney (EPOA or EPA) in Australia are different depending on where you live. Find out what applies in your state or territory.

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    Here is a list of all the organisations Australia wide that provide assistance with enduring powers of attorney.

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    Here is a list of organisations that will assist you with knowing your legal rights.

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    Jean's story about choosing an enduring power of attorney

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