Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) were replaced by Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) on 1 October 2007. Although new EPAs cannot be created, or existing ones amended, EPAs are still valid.
EPAs only cover decisions regarding your finances and property, they do not cover health and welfare decisions. If you wish for your attorneys to be able to make decisions regarding your health and welfare, you would be advised to make a new LPA for health and welfare decisions. This would then allow your attorneys to make decisions on your behalf regarding issues such as your daily routine, medical care and where you live. An LPA for health and care decisions can also allow your attorneys to refuse or consent to life sustaining treatment.
Not only does an LPA have more options, it also gives more…