About This Template
This Power of Attorney template has been professionally drafted to provide a framework for authorising someone to make decisions on your behalf. It covers both financial decisions and health and welfare matters, allowing you to choose which powers you wish to grant.
When To Use This Template
Use this template when you need to authorise someone (known as an "attorney") to make decisions or take actions on your behalf. This might be because:
- You anticipate being unable to manage your affairs in the future due to illness or incapacity
- You will be abroad or otherwise unavailable for a period of time
- You need assistance managing complex financial or property matters
- You want to ensure someone can make health and welfare decisions for you if you become unable to do so
What's Included
- Details of the donor (person granting the power) and attorney(s)
- Scope of powers granted (financial, property, and/or health and welfare)
- Specific powers and any restrictions
- Provisions for replacement attorneys
- When the power comes into effect and duration
- Guidance for attorneys on making decisions
- Witness attestation section
- Certificate provider section (for Lasting Powers of Attorney)
How To Use This Template
Download the template in your preferred format (PDF or Word). For customisation, use the Word version and fill in all required information. Alternatively, use our online customisation tool before downloading to create a personalised version.
For a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in England and Wales, after completing the document, it must be signed by the donor, the attorney(s), witnesses, and a certificate provider. The LPA must then be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian before it can be used.
Legal Considerations
This template is designed to comply with current legislation, but laws vary by location and change over time. We recommend reviewing the document to ensure it meets your specific needs and complies with local regulations.
Key legal considerations include:
- Different types of powers of attorney (general, lasting, enduring) have different requirements
- Registration requirements vary by jurisdiction
- The donor must have mental capacity when creating the power of attorney
- Witnesses cannot be the attorneys or their spouses
- For LPAs, a certificate provider must confirm the donor understands the document and is not under undue pressure