EPOA (Enduring Power of Attorney) State Guidelines

These links will direct you to EPOA guidelines per state:

Queensland
https://www.qld.gov.au/law/legal-mediation-and-justice-of-the-peace/power-of-attorney-and-making-decisions-for-others/power-of-attorney

Western Australia
https://www.wa.gov.au/service/justice/civil-law/enduring-power-of-attorney

South Australia
https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/family-and-community/planning-ahead/power-of-attorney-and-advance-directives

Australian Capital Territory
https://www.actlawsociety.asn.au/for-the-public/fact-sheets/enduring-power-of-attorney

New South Wales
https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/planning-for-end-of-life/enduring-power-of-attorney

Tasmania
https://www.publicguardian.tas.gov.au/guardianship/administrators-and-enduring-powers-of-attorney

Northern Territory
https://nt.gov.au/law/processes/power-of-attorney/introduction

Victoria
https://www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au/your-rights/enduring-power-of-attorney/making-a-power-of-attorney

Please be advised this is general information only, and is not to be taken as legal advice. If you would like more information, or have a legal query, please contact LY Legal through the Surge App.

Last Reviewed: 08/08/2025

Last Updated: 08/08/2025