Are
you confident other people will know how to look after you and your
property if you become unable to do so yourself, such as through
accident, illness or incapacity?
There may come a time when you become unable to make or communicate decisions yourself. Therefore, it is crucial that someone you trust knows how you want your life and property handled.
One way to ensure this happens is to appoint someone to act on your
behalf by giving them “enduring power of attorney”. This is as important
as having a Will in terms of planning ahead. To help you, we have prepared a pamphlet - What happens if you can no longer make decisions?
- which, among other things, explains the two kinds of enduring power
of attorney, who you should appoint as your attorney and their
responsibilities, and how to go about setting up an enduring power of
attorney.
There are two types of Enduring Power of Attorneys:
1. Property
Property EPA Form
For detailed information please visit the SuperSeniors website (pdf document)
2. Personal Care and Welfare
Personal Care and Welfare Form
For detailed information please visit the SuperSeniors website (pdf document)
Terminology
Attorney - the people you select and trust to look after decisions when you are no longer able regarding your your property, personal care and welfare.
Donor - This is your title as the person making the EPA.
To download the pamphlet in English, Te Reo or Chinese simplified, click on the relevant link to the right.
For more information, contact your local Age Concern or Age Concern New Zealand. For free legal advice, contact your nearest Community Law Centre.