(b) When this information was received
The data revealed that information was more likely to be received before the FEPOA agreement
was entered into, compared to at the point of signing or after the agreement was made.
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Figure 21 – When this information was received
Received before entering a FEPOA
Received when entering a FEPOA
Received after entering a FEPOA
48%
48%
44%
42%
31%
27%
9%
Information
about the
process of
arranging a
FEPOA
38%
31%
33%
31%
26%
26%
25%
29%
25%
12%
24%
11%
11%
Information on Information on Advice on who Information Information on Information on
the rights and the rights of the to have as an
about the
how to seek
how to cancel
responsibilities
principal
appointed
potential risks help if you have or revoke a
of an appointed
decision-maker* of a FEPOA
issues after
FEPOA
decision-maker
setting up a
FEPOA
Information on
how to resolve
conflict arising
from a FEPOA
11%
10%
10%
9%
Q.55. Please tell us if you have received this information and when. Please select all that apply for each row.
Base: All principals and decision-makers n=1,059. * Statement only asked to principals
(c) Who provided the information
Of the principals and appointed decision-makers who had received information, most (59%) had
received it from a legal professional.
Principals were more likely than appointed decision-makers to receive information from the person
who witnessed the FEPOA.
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Figure 22 – Who provided the information
A legal professional
59%
Friends or family members
20%
The internet
18%
A financial professional
16%
A healthcare professional
12%
From the person who acted as your Witness
10%
The appointed decision-maker(s) (prospective or actual)
In a training course
8%
6%
Other
3%
Not sure
4%
Q.56. From whom did you receive this information? Please select all that apply.
Base: Principals and decision-makers who had received information about FEPOAs n=880
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Empowering futures: A national survey on the understanding and use of financial enduring powers of attorney