04/06/2026
This is one of those conversations that's much easier to have early.
An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) allows someone you trust to make financial and personal decisions on your behalf if illness, injury, or age means you're no longer able to make those decisions yourself.
The important thing to know is that timing matters.
An EPOA can only be made while you still have the legal capacity to understand what you're signing.
If that opportunity passes, families in Queensland often need to apply to QCAT to have someone formally appointed to make decisions. That process can take time, involve extra costs, and add stress during an already difficult period.
Putting an EPOA in place is a simple step that can make a significant difference later on.
More than anything, it's a quiet act of care for the people who may one day need to step in and help.
Thinking about putting an EPOA in place?
π Call (07) 3482 6999