An Enduring Power of Attorney is a useful document that enables a person (the donor) to choose one or more individuals (the donee/s) to act on his behalf, if for example, the donor becomes mentally or physically incapacitated. The Power is usually triggered only when a certain event occurs.

What is a power of attorney?
A power of attorney is a legally binding document where an individual nominates a person (the attorney) and authorises the attorney to act on his behalf. There are different types of powers of attorney. As a power of attorney is a formal legal document, it is best prepared by a legal practitioner to ensure that all the required formalities have been observed. There are different types of powers of attorney for different purposes:

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