Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs), Enduring Powers of
Guardianship (EPGs) and Advanced Health Directives (AHDs) allow you
to have control over your financial and personal affairs in
circumstances where you would not otherwise have control. These
documents are becoming increasingly popular and important in
managing the affairs of our aging population; and are also
important for adults of all ages, however, many people do not
understand the difference and interaction between them.
Under a properly executed EPA you appoint a person or persons to
make financial and property decisions on your behalf. You can
appoint up to two attorneys and two substitute attorneys. If you
appoint more than one attorney you must choose whether those
attorneys must act together (jointly) or if the decision of one
attorney is sufficient (severally). Your EPA may grant attorneys
the power to make decisions immediately upon you signing the EPA or
alternatively only upon the State
