Powers of Attorney: Verification

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department has made an assessment of the barriers faced by attorneys holding pre-digital powers of attorney who have disabilities or caring responsibilities that prevent them from providing physical d

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1. 29 May 2026

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department has made an assessment of the barriers faced by attorneys holding pre-digital powers of attorney who have disabilities or caring responsibilities that prevent them from providing physical d

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2. 8 June 2026

   Answer

   Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) are a different legal instrument from Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). It has not been possible to create an EPA since 2007. EPAs are not compatible with the "Use an LPA" service and there are currently no pl...

   Source: Written answer

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