flashcsstext=<p class='flashTextHeader'>What will happen if I become incapable?</p>
<p class='flashTextContent'>Many people are aware of the problems which can result where somebody either through illness or an accident becomes incapable of making decisions in relation to themselves or their assets. The Law recognizes that when such an event occurs, that people may need special protection to ensure that they are not taken advantage of and that their assets are protected. 
One of the most effective ways of providing for such an eventuality is by making an Enduring Power of Attorney (an EPA). Such a document allows you to appoint persons, who under certain circumstances can take personal decisions on your behalf and act in accordance with your wishes. The Law lays down quite strict formalities and safeguards, which must be observed in drawing up an Enduring Power of Attorney. However the EPA will only become legally effective in the event that your GP certifies that you are no longer capable by reason of a mental condition of managing or administering your property and affairs. Should that happen your Attorneys must then apply to have the EPA registered in the High Court and there are various safeguards built into the process. Should you wish to consider making an EPA, you will need to decide:- 
<ul><li><strong>Who you wish to appoint to make decisions on your behalf (i.e. your Attorneys)?</strong></li></ul><nl><ul><li><strong>What personal care decisions you wish to allow them to make on your behalf? </strong></li></ul><nl><ul><li><strong>What decisions you wish to allow them to make in relation to your property. </strong></li></ul><nl><ul><li><strong>What 2 persons you would want to be notified to inform them that you have made an EPA (Le. your Notice Parties)? </strong></li></ul><nl><ul><li><strong>Under what circumstances would your EPA become legally effective? </strong></li></ul><nl><ul><li><strong>Can you revoke an EPA once it has been made? </strong></li></ul></p>