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: 27 November 2024

Getting started

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

How to be an attorney

Don't have an enduring power of attorney?

Understanding 'capacity'

FAQs

Making decisions and knowing your rights

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

Resolving common conflicts and issues

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

Access issues

Misuse and abuse

LGBTQIA+ issues

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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Watch these videos to learn more about enduring powers of attorney, including things to think about and tips to help you find the solution that's right for you.

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All organisations

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

Legal matters

Here is a list of organisations that provide assistance with legal matters.

Being heard

Here is a list of organisations you can contact to have your story heard.

Knowing your rights

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

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All More from this section

You Decide Who Decides: Making an enduring power for financial decisions

Revoking/cancelling a power of attorney fact sheet

How to act appropriately as an attorney under an enduring power of attorney

Setting up a power of attorney to help manage your banking needs

Read a story

Jean's story about choosing an enduring power of attorney

Luis' story about misuse of enduring power of attorney

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