Enduring Power of Attorney for Personal Welfare (Northern Ireland)

In Northern Ireland, an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) for Personal Welfare is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions about your personal welfare, should you become unable to do so yourself. This type of Power of Attorney is particularly useful for individuals who may be worried about future incapacity due to illness or injury.

A Personal Welfare EPA is a long-lasting Power of Attorney, which means it can continue even if you lose the mental capacity to make decisions for yourself. This allows you to plan for the future and ensure that your personal welfare is managed by someone you trust.

A Personal Welfare EPA allows your attorney to make decisions about your health and personal care, such as where you live, what medical treatment you receive, and who has access to your medical records. It can be used to manage your affairs immediately or only when you become mentally incapable of doing so yourself.

To create a Personal Welfare EPA in Northern Ireland, you must have the mental capacity to understand what you are doing and what the EPA means. You will also need to choose someone you trust to be your attorney and notify them of their appointment.