ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY

OVERVIEW OF AN ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY

  • An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) is a legal document that can protect you and what is precious to you.
  • Property and financial affairs – covers your money and assets and can come into effect before you lose mental capacity. You may have more than one attorney for this EPA.
  • Authority - to collect income or capital, to sell or lease real property, to spend money etc.

Welcome to YTT, your trusted legal partner in Hong Kong, specializing in comprehensive enduring power of attorney (EPA) services. Our dedicated team of attorneys is committed to assisting you in safeguarding your future by offering expert guidance and support in establishing an enduring power of attorney.


Our Enduring Power of Attorney Services Include:


Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA): We specialize in drafting and implementing enduring power of attorney documents, ensuring that your interests and preferences are protected.


Be your assistant on EPA: Our legal team assists clients in creating enduring power of attorney arrangements to manage their affairs effectively.


EPA Hong Kong: As a leading law firm in Hong Kong, we offer tailored services catering to  jurisdiction's legal requirements of Hong Kong concerning enduring power of attorney.


EPA Services: Our comprehensive EPA services cover legal advice, documentation, and execution procedures.


Attorney for Financial Decisions: We assist in appointing an attorney to make crucial financial decisions on your behalf in line with your wishes.


Legal Capacity Planning: Our attorneys guide clients through the legal capacity planning process, ensuring clarity and compliance with legal norms. In case of doubt, we would recommend a medical practitioner/doctor for assessment or evaluation.


Attorney for Healthcare Decisions: We aid in nominating an attorney to make healthcare decisions in situations where you may be incapacitated.


EPA Lawyer: Our team comprises experienced attorneys specializing in enduring power of attorney matters, offering expert legal counsel.


EPA Drafting: We meticulously draft enduring power of attorney documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal guidelines.


EPA Advisory Services: Our firm provides advisory services throughout the entire process of establishing enduring power of attorney, addressing your queries and concerns.


Attorney Appointment Process: We guide clients through the appointment process, ensuring all legal requirements are met efficiently.


Power of Attorney Documentation: Our legal professionals handle all aspects of power of attorney documentation, ensuring completeness and compliance.


Guardianship: We provide guidance and legal assistance in establishing enduring guardianship arrangements as part of power of attorney arrangements.


EPA Legal Counsel: Our firm offers expert legal counsel on all matters related to enduring power of attorney, ensuring comprehensive support.


LPA Execution Process: We assist in the execution process, ensuring all steps are completed accurately and in accordance with legal standards.


At YTT, we prioritize safeguarding your interests and empowering you to make informed decisions through our enduring power of attorney services. Contact us today to explore how we can assist in securing your future and ensuring your wishes are respected.



Read EPA FAQ below

INSTRUCTIONS & DOCUMENTS

What we need from you is simple:

  • your identification document for your real names and particulars e.g. HKID card or passport
  • your address proof
  • identification documents of your Attorney and his/her particulars e.g. relationship with you
  • your instructions on how the assets are to be handled

Read EPA FAQ below

LEGAL FEES

Below $10000

Read EPA FAQ below

ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY -FAQ

  • What is an Enduring Power of Attorney ?

    • An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) is in Chinese 持久授權書. It is a legal document that can protect you and what is precious to you.
    • Property and financial affairs – covers your money and assets and can come into effect before you lose mental capacity. 
    • You may have more than one attorney for this EPA.
    • Authority - to collect income or capital, to sell or lease real property, to spend money etc.

  • What does an Attorney do?

    Once an EPA comes into effect –  when you are mentally incapable – your attorney can make most decisions about your property and finances.


    You decide if that power applies to everything or only to parts of your financial affairs. 


    Your attorney’s main responsibility is to act in your best interests, and they must involve you in decisions as much as you are able.

  • Who can be your Attorney?

    Your attorney can be anyone you trust to understand and respect your wishes and feelings. Usually they are a friend or family member. Whoever your attorney/s are, it’s important you choose them carefully.

  • Can I change my attorney?

    Yes. 


     You can change or end your EPA at any time you are mentally capable. If you or your family have concerns about an attorney’s behaviour, applications for help can be made to the Court for help.


    An EPA stops if you, or they, die. You may name other attorneys to take over if your attorney dies.


    Your attorney can also opt out of their role by giving notice in writing if you are still mentally capable.

  • Purposes an EPA serve

    • only the people you trust – your ‘attorney/s’ – can make decisions about your life and/or your treasured possessions, such as your house, money and belongings. You are referred to as the ‘donor’.
    • protect you from financial abuse because you have chosen that person or people yourself. That means your wishes are more likely to be respected, and that decisions should be made in your best interest.
    • save your family the cost and stress of having to get a court order to make decisions about you and your property and finances should something happen to you.

  • How do I get an EPA?

    You need to find an experienced lawyer and a doctor. Your lawyer may refer a suitable doctor for you.


    There are standard procedure or formalities that you have to go through and there are standard forms for the purpose.


    The first thing is to understand your needs and find a lawyer experienced in this aspect. When you’ve decided who you’d like as your attorney and what you want them to do, you need to arrange a lawyer act for you in preparing the EPA and to arrange a medical practitioner for the purpose and  to be your witnesses. The lawyer will make sure you understand all your options, what the EPA document means, and that it meets all legal requirements.


    Creating an EPA does cost money but there are ways to bring down the cost. Being organised and knowing what you want will mean the process takes less time and can therefore be cheaper.


    Making an EPA when you make your Will or need to see your lawyer about another matter can also help you save on costs.

  • How long it takes to get an EPA done?

    On our experience, this is usually done within 1 week. In emergency cases, it can be done just in a few days.

  • How popular is Enduring of Power of Attorney in Hong Kong?

    According to the Hong Kong Government, from 2018 to 2022, 4,012 EPAs were registered, with an increasing trend.

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