enduring power of attorney

[Dawn Louise]

When my husband died I made a Will and was advised to appoint someone for an enduring Power Of Attorney. I therefore appointed my eldest daughter because at the time my youngest daughter was under 18. She is now 22 and to make things fair I want to appoint her as well so that they would both make a joint decison if I ever become incapable of managing my affairs.

However I do not wish to use the same person who drew up the original EPA. Is this something I have to do through a solicitor or can we do this ourselves by, for example, buying a blank one from a stationers and having it witnessed?

[dzug]

You don't need a solicitor.

I think the Court of Protection (or whatever it's called now) will provide official blank forms, maybe for free, but certainly not expensive. You don't have to pay anything significant until you want to put the PoA into effect.

[themas]

Go to www.guardianship.gov.uk You can download the form and a booklet, which it is important to study so you know you are doing the form correctly.

Make sure you destroy all the copies of the old form.