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The time may come when you're no longer able to make or communicate your own decisions. Our guide can help you plan ahead.
An enduring power of attorney (EPA) is the older form of power of attorney, which has now been replaced by Lasting Power of Attorney. It is not possible to make a new EPA. However, if you made an EPA in
when you can no longer make or communicate your own decisions, a power of attorney enables one or more person, known as your 'attorney', to make decisions on your behalf. Find out more at Age UK.
An Ordinary Power of Attorney (OPA) is a legal document that allows you to give someone else – known as your attorney – the authority to manage your financial affairs on your behalf.
Read our helpful money guides covering topics such as Powers of attorney and setting up a will.
life ending, but it's a good idea to give yourself time to think and talk through all of your options. Download our guide to find out more.
Information and advice on legal issues for older people, including wills, power of attorney and what to do when someone dies.
We've brought together information and advice on a range of topics related to money and legal issues, including benefits applications, setting up a power of attorney and making a will.
decision because you've lost mental capacity, and you haven't set up a valid lasting or enduring power of attorney, the Court of Protection may need to be involved. Find out more on Age UK.
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