Although I have covered this before (see main page) it is alarming how many people still make a will but not an EPA.
EVERYONE who makes a will should also make a EPA - its that simple. Especially considering you can make on in minutes for under £28.
You can EITHER make one at the same time as making your will OR if you have a will already you can simply write one as an additional document.
You can make an Enduring Power of Attorney Online here in Minutes.
October 10, 2006 at 7:49 am
I also support the position that everyone should have a power of attorney. I run a will writing and estate planning company and we encourage everyone who writes a will to also do an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA).
In the UK it is going to get slightly more complicated to get an power of attorney from next year, changes in the mental health act means an Enduring power of attorney changes to a lasting power of attorney. In order to get the new lasting power of attorney it seems you will need to have a doctors certificate certifying your mental state. This at very least is going to make it more time consuming, expensive and difficult to get a power of attorney in place. I would therefore urgently urge UK based people to put in the EPA whilst this can still be done without the need to trouble your doctor, many companies like my own can arrange these for. It is relatively cheap and can be done as part of producing your will, or as a standalone activity.
Adrian