Enduring powers of attorney (EPA) are excellent things!
So, what exactly are they? They provide authority to someone you
absolutely trust to carry out certain functions for you: to pay the
monthly bills, to buy or sell property, or to make investment
decisions for example. There are also heaps of other potential
uses. Your attorney should know how you want your money and
property handled. They should stand in your shoes and do what you
would normally do.
A different type of enduring power of attorney allows your
attorney to help with making health decisions for you if you lack
the capacity to make those decisions yourself. In this situation
your attorney will be working with your doctor. Your attorney
should understand how you would want your life handled and be your
advocate if necessary.
