What is an enduring power of attorney?

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An enduring power of attorney is a written document that a principal uses to authorise an attorney to make decisions about their financial and personal matters. The purpose of the appointment is to enable the attorney to make decisions for the principal if the principal loses the capacity to make those decisions.

The form to appoint an enduring power of attorney is available on the website of the Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) (www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au). There is no process to register an enduring power of attorney.

What is an enduring power of attorney?

Chapter: 8.6: Understanding powers of attorney

Contributor: Philip Grano, Former Principal Lawyer, Office of the Public Advocate

Current as of: 1 September 2024

Law Handbook Page: 773

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