ASK ALL
Before starting this survey, how much did you know about FEPOAs?
SINGLE RESPONSE
A lot – could explain it to someone in detail.........................................................1
Some – could explain it to someone but unsure of the details.....................2
A little – had heard about it but didn’t really understand the details.........3
Nothing – you are part of a FEPOA but don’t know
anything about FEPOAs.............................................................................................. 4
No knowledge before this survey.............................................................................5
ASK THOSE WHO ANSWERED 0 =1-3
For the following statements, please indicate whether you believe the statement is true or false for [if
principal or decision-maker, insert state or territory selected at 0 (if only one selected) or at 0 (if
more than one selected); if Control, insert state or territory of their postcode], or if you don’t know
the correct answer. We would like to understand your actual knowledge not your best guess.
Randomise rows
True
False
Don’t
know
Correct
answer
1
A FEPOA ends after a principal no longer has the capacity to
make decisions
1
2
3
F
2
A FEPOA can cover property or asset decisions
1
2
3
T
3
A principal can decide when a FEPOA becomes active
1
2
3
F – NT
T - all
others
4
A FEPOA can be made even after the principal has lost the
capacity to make decisions
1
2
3
F
5
Principals and appointed decision-makers must be over 18 years
of age
1
2
3
T
6
An appointed decision-maker is the one who determines what
their duties are under a FEPOA
1
2
3
F
7
There are no consequences if an appointed decision-maker acts in 1
a way that is not in accordance with the FEPOA
2
3
F
8
An appointed decision-maker cannot be removed from their role
unless they themselves resign
1
2
3
F
9
If a principal still has the capacity to make decisions, they can
cancel or revoke their FEPOA at any time
1
2
3
T
10
A FEPOA ends when the principal dies
1
2
3
T
11
An appointed decision-maker can appoint another person as a
secondary decision-maker
1
2
3
F
12
A FEPOA is not a legal document
1
2
3
F
13
A principal can continue to make decisions themselves if they
have the capacity to do so
1
2
3
T
70
Empowering futures: A national survey on the understanding and use of financial enduring powers of attorney