An EPOA is a crucial tool, allowing a trusted friend or family member to make decisions for you if you’re unable to do so. This is especially important during unexpected life changes, illnesses, or accidents.
There are two types of EPOA:
- Personal Care and Welfare EPOA: Activated when you’re deemed unable to make health and well-being decisions.
- Property EPOA: Concerns your finances and assets, with flexible activation based on your choice.
The absence of an EPOA can lead to:
- Delayed Transitions to Residential Care: Without an EPOA, individuals, particularly seniors, face challenges moving into care homes from hospitals, resulting in prolonged and unnecessary hospital stays.
- Legal Hurdles in Healthcare Decisions: Without an EPOA, appointing someone to make decisions can involve a lengthy and costly legal process, often leading to additional stress and confusion during already difficult times.
- Personal Inconvenience and Emotional Strain: Extended hospital stays and delayed care transitions due to the lack of an EPOA not only cause personal inconvenience but also emotional strain for both the individual and their family.
We understand the financial concerns around setting up an EPOA and which is why our firm has fixed fees for these crucial documents. Fixed fees remove the uncertainty of cost, allowing you to focus on what matters most – your well-being and peace of mind. Click on the link to take you to our Fixed Fees page.
The process of setting up an EPOA should be thoughtful and not rushed, as it is a significant decision that impacts your future healthcare and well-being.
In conclusion, an EPOA is more than a legal document; it’s a safeguard for your future, ensuring that your health and welfare decisions are made promptly and according to your wishes, even when you can’t make them yourself. It prevents personal inconvenience and ensures you have access to the care you need when you need it.
Thinking about establishing an EPOA?
Please contact me for guidance through every step of the process, with clear, fixed fee arrangements for your peace of mind. Click here to to read more about EPOAs including a handy checklist to help you with your decision making.
