Submissions
Achieving greater consistency in laws for financial Enduring Powers of Attorney
4th Dec 2023
NATIONAL
The ALA’s Elder Law SIG has made a submission to the Attorney-General’s Department on addressing financial elder abuse and achieving greater consistency in laws for financial Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOAs).
Since EPOAs are made under state and territory law, this is a national consultation process which has been endorsed by the Standing Council of Attorneys-General.
The ALA’s submission responds to the Consultation Paper released by the Attorney-General’s Department, including in relation to: Decision-making capacity, the execution of EPOAs, and the obligations on witnesses.
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