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Which Power of Attorney do you need?

Read carefully — this determines whether this template is right for you

ℹ️ General Power of Attorney vs Lasting Power of Attorney

Feature General POA (this template) Lasting POA (LPA)
Continues if you lose capacity? No — ends automatically Yes — designed for this
Registration required? No — use immediately Yes — OPG, ~20 weeks, £82
Best suited for Temporary absence — abroad, travelling, hospitalised Long-term planning for future loss of capacity
Covers health & welfare? No Health & Welfare LPA only (separate document)
OPG oversight? None Yes — registered & monitored
⚠️ If you or your donor may lose mental capacity in the future, a General Power of Attorney alone is not sufficient. A registered Lasting Power of Attorney (Property and Financial Affairs) is required for that purpose. This GPA will cease automatically the moment capacity is lost.
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I need a General Power of Attorney
(temporary, capacity retained)
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I need a Lasting Power of Attorney
(continues after loss of capacity)
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What is the Donor's full name?

The Donor is the person granting the power — this must be their full legal name

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Donor's address and document date

Full address including postcode

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How many attorneys?

You may appoint one attorney or two. If two, choose how they act together.

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One Attorney
2️⃣
Two Attorneys
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Attorney 1 details

The person you are authorising to act on your behalf

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How should your attorneys act?

This determines whether both must agree on every decision or each may act alone

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Attorney 2 details

Your second attorney

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Scope of authority

What powers are you granting? General covers all financial and property matters. Specific limits to defined tasks only.

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General Authority
All financial and property matters
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Specific / Limited
Defined tasks only
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Additional powers to include

Tick all that apply — these are included in addition to the scope above

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Duration of this Power of Attorney

A GPA automatically ends when the Donor loses mental capacity or dies. You may also set a fixed end date.

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Indefinite
Until revoked or capacity lost
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Fixed End Date
Expires on a specific date
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Any restrictions or conditions?

You may place limits on what the attorney can do

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No restrictions
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Yes — add restrictions
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Appoint a substitute attorney?

A substitute steps in only if your primary attorney is unable or unwilling to act. This is optional.

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No substitute
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Yes — appoint a substitute
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Attorney remuneration

Most personal attorneys (family members, friends) act without payment. A professional attorney (e.g. a solicitor) may charge.

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Voluntary
No payment to attorney
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Professional fees
Attorney may charge
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Witness details

A GPA must be witnessed by one adult aged 18+. The named attorney must not act as witness. An independent witness (neighbour, colleague, friend) is recommended.

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Additional notes for your attorney (optional)

Any additional guidance or notes. These appear in a Donor's Notes section but are not legally binding.

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