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Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA)

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EPAs could only be completed before 1st October 2007; after this date, only a Lasting Power of Attorney can be made.

  • Theses are long-term documents, which work whether the donor has lost capacity or not. These can be used without being registered, and most will never be registered at all
  • The attorney must register the EPA if the donor is becoming or has become mentally incapable of managing their financial affairs.
  • Before registering, the statutory next of kin must be notified, in a specific order laid down by the Enduring Powers of Attorney Act 1985. Sometimes this means notifying family members who may not agree with the appointment of others as attorneys, and as the duty to notify was given to the attorney/s, there was felt to be a risk that unsuitable or fraudulent attorneys might not notify and register when required, so that they can continue to act in a way that would be objected to by the family if they were informed.
  • Over the years it has been estimated that around 1 in 10 of all EPAs has been abused, usually, but not always, by family members. The new LPAs are more suitable for many people, as the donor chooses who should be notified, and notification happens before the LPA can ever be used, to enable unsuitable appointments hopefully to be spotted before any harm can occur.
  • Following the withdrawal of EPAs on 30th September 2007, no changes to existing EPAs may be made. (It is not necessary to change any power of attorney simply because somebody mentions changes their address or name). If a new/different attorney/s is/are to be chosen or added, or restrictions or guidance is to be recorded formally, a new LPA must be made instead.

For more details or to discuss your requirements, please contact:

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Susan Atkinson
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Dawn Humphries
Legal Secretary

We have offices in Salisbury & Chippenham

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Salisbury Office

Minster Chambers
42/44  Castle Street
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 3TX

Opening hours: 9.00am-5.15pm

Tel: 01722 411 141
Fax: 01722 411566
DX: 58000 Salisbury

Chippenham Office

65 St Mary Street
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3JF

Opening hours: 9.00am-5.15pm

Tel: 01249 472 444
Fax: 01249 444477

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Salisbury Office:

Minster Chambers
42/44 Castle Street
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 3TX

Tel: 01722 411 141

Chippenham Office:

65 St Mary Street
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3JF

Tel: 01249 472 444

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Batt Broadbent Solicitors LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales, Registered No 0C380270 Batt Broadbent Solicitors LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. A list of members’ names is available for inspection at the Registered Office. SRA number 591668

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01722 411 141

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