Enduring Power of Attorney

SevenOfNine

Am I right in thinking if we have the old style Enduring Power of Attorney forms witnessed & dated appropriately (in 2007), but not registered with the Court of Protection, we could still use them if/when the time came?

Or have they been made totally obsolete since (or subsequently) the new 'split' ones came on the scene?

nom_de_plume

SevenOfNine wrote: »

Am I right in thinking if we have the old style Enduring Power of Attorney forms witnessed & dated appropriately (in 2007), but not registered with the Court of Protection, we could still use them if/when the time came?

That was certainly the case a couple of years ago when I had to register an old one. I don't know if anything has changed since however.

nom_de_plume

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-an-enduring-power-of-attorney

RAS

https://www.gov.uk/use-or-cancel-an-enduring-power-of-attorney

SeniorSam

My wife and I have the old style EPA, which can be registered if needed.

There is no reason to change that, as it serves the purpose. With the new Lasting Power, fees need to be paid initially to register at outset and it is in force once signed and witnessed. Unless you have need, leave what you have in place as it will be there should the need arrise.

Sam

Crabapple

Yes, existing EPAs are absolutely fine to use if and when they are needed. You only need to register if they are being used for someone who is mentally incapable.