Figure 30 – Principals’ actions before completing the FEPOA forms Q34 56% Discussed your wishes with your prospective appointed decision-maker(s) Worked out what was important for your future 50% Put instructions and conditions in writing 48% 46% Checked that each prospective appointed decision-maker was aware of their responsibilities Communicated that it was a prospective appointed decision-maker’s choice to accept the role 42% Explained to other family members or friends why you chose your appointed decision-maker(s) 42% 29% Discussed your choice of prospective appointed decision-maker(s) with a trusted third party Didn’t do any of these 8% Q.34. Before completing the FEPOA forms, which of the following did you do, if any? Please select all that apply. Base: All principals n=537 The data revealed one in two principals had created an FEPOA within the last five years (51%) and the same portion had reviewed their FEPOA in the last five years (50%). However, one in five (21%) had never reviewed their FEPOA after setting it up. Q24 Figure 31 – Last time principals reviewed their FEPOA Within the last two years 32% 2-4 years ago 18% 5-10 years ago Over 10 years ago 15% H a d re v i e w e d a FEPOA i t i n th e l ast 5 years 7% Never Not sure 50% 21% 7% Q.24. When was the last time you reviewed that FEPOA? Base: All principals n=537 After creating their FEPOA, one in two principals (52%) gave a copy to their appointed decision-maker(s), one in two (48%) gave a copy to their solicitor, and one in three (38%) told someone they trusted that they had created an FEPOA. 42 Empowering futures: A national survey on the understanding and use of financial enduring powers of attorney