ACT Enduring Power of Attorney

This form follows the format of the enduring power of attorney form prescribed by the government of the Australian Capital Territory.

The enduring power of attorney is not cancelled if the principal loses capacity.

The enduring power of attorney can be used to appoint attorneys as decision makers for property matters, personal care matters, health care matters and/or medical research matters.

It can also be used to authorise attorneys in respect of refusal or withdrawal of medical treatment.

Document Overview:

The principal can:

1️⃣ Appoint up to five eligible attorneys and up to five eligible substitute attorneys;

2️⃣ Choose for the enduring power of attorney to be made in contemplation of marriage, civil union or civil partnership;

3️⃣ Specify conditions and limitations on the attorneys’ authority;

4️⃣ Sign personally or direct another person to sign;

5️⃣ Details for prescribed witnesses can be inserted in the form if known; and

6️⃣ Choose when the power to make decisions for property matters starts – i.e.: immediately; when the principal loses capacity; or from a specified time, circumstance or occasion.