PLANNING AHEAD

Powers of attorney, explained.

Choose the right legal system, download authentic forms from the issuing authority, and prepare your instructions before signing or registration.

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Prepare will instructions Powers of attorney & official forms

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The applicable power, official forms, certification and registration requirements depend on the jurisdiction. This service provides preparation notes only; prescribed instruments must come from the appropriate authority.

Jurisdiction

Select the legal system where the power is intended to operate. Cross-border recognition may require advice.

Prepare the donor’s appointment instructions

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These details are processed in your browser. Download a separate instruction summary to take to a solicitor, the certificate provider or the relevant authority. It is not a government power-of-attorney form.

Donor / granter full legal name

Date of birth

Home address

Proposed attorney(s) — full name(s)

Proposed replacement attorney(s)

Type of power of attorney

Should multiple attorneys act together or independently?

Different appointments can affect what happens if one attorney cannot act. The correct provision must be settled in the official instrument.

When do you want the powers to be usable?

Health/welfare and financial/continuing powers can have different commencement requirements.

Matters to discuss with your adviser (optional)

Professional use onlyThis preparation summary is not a prescribed or legally effective power of attorney and must not be signed or registered as one. Use the official forms linked above.

Use the authority's forms.

Every form link goes to an official government, court or regulator publication (except where the Northern Ireland statutory instrument is issued through the Law Society). Check the issuing authority's version before completing and signing. Register the power in the correct system.