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Making an Enduring Power of Attorney in your state or territory

Make an Enduring Power of Attorney with these state and territory checklists.

Last updated: 28 February 2024

Each checklist will guide you through the process of making an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA, also referred to as an EPA) in your jurisdiction. NB: Known as an Advance Personal Plan (APP) in NT

It will show you what to think about and connect you to relevant information.

 Each checklist includes:

  • Background information and resources to help you research and prepare to make an EPOA/APP.

  • Practical information you will need to consider before completing the EPOA form.

  • Helpful information to help you complete the EPOA/APP form.

  • Information about how to correctly sign and witness your EPOA/APP.

  • Information about registration requirements and tips on where and how to store your EPOA/APP.

  • Information to assist you should you want to change or revoke your EPOA/APP.

  • A PDF version that you can print out and keep or share with another person

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Make an EPOA checklist - ACT

This checklist will guide you through the process of making an enduring power of attorney (EPOA) in the ACT. It will show you what to think about and connect you to relevant information.

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Make an EPOA checklist - NSW

This checklist will guide you through making an enduring power of attorney (EPOA) in New South Wales. It will show you what to think about and connect you to relevant information. Think about each point before you start to complete your enduring power of attorney form and make notes of your preferences, questions and decisions. Tick the boxes once you’ve completed each step.

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Make an APP checklist - NT

This checklist will guide you through the process of making an Advance Personal Plan (APP). It will show you what to think about and connect you to relevant information.

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Make an EPOA checklist - SA

This checklist will guide you through the process of making an enduring power of attorney (EPOA, also referred to an as EPA) in South Australia. It will show you what to think about and connect you to relevant information.

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Make an EPOA checklist - TAS

This checklist will guide you through the process of making an enduring power of attorney (EPOA) in Tasmania. It will show you what to think about and connect you to relevant information.

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Make an EPOA checklist - WA

This checklist will guide you through the process of making an enduring power of attorney (EPOA) in Western Australia. It will show you what to think about and connect you to relevant information.