A power of attorney is a legal document that enables a person to make sure their financial decisions (and, in some states and territories, personal/lifestyle decisions) will be looked after if they become unable to do it themselves.

An enduring power of attorney ‘endures’ past the point where the person no longer has decision-making capacity, potentially through till the end of their life. A person can make an enduring power of attorney (EPOA) whenever they like and revoke it whenever they like, as long as they have capacity. Find out more about enduring powers of attorney.