This On Demand was recorded on 14 August 2025.

Join Mary Joy Simpson and Lauren Sieprath for this practical On Demand on Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOAs). They will provide a useful refresher on key aspects of advising clients on EPOAs, with a focus on practical tips and common challenges. 

Topics will include taking instructions, capacity considerations, witnessing requirements, invoking an EPOA, and changing or ending an EPOA – with reference to recent case law.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the process of taking instructions and the capacity required to execute an EPOA.
• Navigate the complexities of EPOAs, including capacity assessments, identifying suitable attorneys, and meeting witnessing requirements.
• Gain practical knowledge on activating an EPOA and understanding the attorney’s responsibilities.
• Learn how to address issues such as advance directives, certificates of non-revocation, and changing or ending an EPOA.

Who Should Watch?

Anyone doing private client work, including general practitioners and legal executives.

Presenters

Mary Joy Simpson, Partner, Hesketh Henry
Lauren Sieprath, Senior Associate, Hesketh Henry