What to do if you do not have an EPA?

If you do not have an EPA for personal care and welfare If you do not have one set up and you are not able to manage anymore your family would need to apply to the Family Court to have someone appointed as a welfare guardian. This can be expensive and time-consuming and the Court may not appoint the person you would have chosen.

Who is the person responsible for registering the EPA?

The Attorney is the person responsible for registering the EPA. This is because the EPA is only registered when the Attorney believes that the Donor is becoming or has become mentally incapable of handling his or her own affairs. What if Attorneys are appointed to act ‘jointly and severally’?

What happens to the EPA when the donor dies?

If the Donor dies the EPA automatically comes to an end. The Attorney should send the original EPA and the death certificate to the OPG as soon as possible. The OPG cannot provide advice about how to deal with the Donor’s estate; this is a matter for a solicitor, District Probate Registry or other professional advisor.

How to set up EPA for personal care and welfare?

4. Set up an EPA for personal care and welfare an authorised representative of a trustee company. The person you’ve chosen to be your attorney also needs to sign the form. Their signature must be witnessed by someone who is not you or your witness. You can download the form from the Super Seniors website, or your lawyer can provide one. 5.

Who is your power of attorney ( EPA ) for?

This person is called your attorney. They’re often a family member or a trusted friend. You can also establish an EPA for property, which gives someone you trust the ability to make decisions about your money and property if you become too sick to do so.

Can you cancel your EPA when you die?

You can cancel your EPA, change your attorney or change the conditions at any time, as long as you’re still able to make decisions. There are different ways of doing this depending on whether you want to cancel the EPA or change the terms. Your lawyer can explain these. An EPA for your personal care and welfare ends when you die.