ASK THOSE WHO ANSWERED 0=1 OR 2
Why was this?
MULTIPLE RESPONSE, RANDOMISE
Concerns about the appointed decision-maker(s).............................................1
Change in relationship with a decision-maker.....................................................2
The appointed decision-maker(s) is no longer able to perform duties.....3
An appointed decision-maker or principal moving overseas or interstate.......4
Other (please specify)...................................................................................................5
ASK ALL
From your perspective, what is the value of a FEPOA? Please select all that apply.
MULTIPLE RESPONSE, RANDOMISE
Having control over who will make formal decisions.........................................1
Just a formality.................................................................................................................2
Peace of mind...................................................................................................................3
Keeping the peace in your family............................................................................. 4
Something else (please specify)...............................................................................5
There is no value..............................................................................................................6
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ASK ‘PRINCIPALS’ AND ‘DECISION-MAKERS’
When making a FEPOA, we expect it to work well. However, sometimes things can go wrong. What are
some of the negative consequence(s) you have heard of that have resulted from having a FEPOA?
MULTIPLE RESPONSE, RANDOMISE
Money misused, taken or used without permission............................................1
Tension / conflict in family...........................................................................................2
Appointed decision-maker(s) was / were careless or unreliable.................3
Principal was taken advantage of............................................................................ 4
Appointed decision-maker(s) didn’t understand their obligations.............5
Coercion / threats / intimidation .............................................................................6
Difficulties in changing or revoking the FEPOA..................................................7
Other (please specify)...................................................................................................8
Haven’t heard of negative consequences..............................................................9
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