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