ASK ‘PRINCIPALS’
If you have concerns around your appointed decision-maker(s), is there someone else who you’d feel
comfortable talking to about your concerns?
SINGLE RESPONSE
Yes..........................................................................................................................................1
No .........................................................................................................................................2
Not sure...............................................................................................................................3
ASK IF 0=1
Who would you feel comfortable talking to? Please select all that apply.
MULTIPLE RESPONSE, RANDOMISE
A legal professional.........................................................................................................1
A financial professional.................................................................................................2
A healthcare professional.............................................................................................3
Friends or family members......................................................................................... 4
The person who acted as your Witness.................................................................5
Someone else (please specify)..................................................................................6
Not sure...............................................................................................................................7
ASK ‘PRINCIPALS’ AND ‘DECISION-MAKERS’
Of the following, which are the biggest risks involved with having a FEPOA? Select up to three.
SELECT UP TO 3, RANDOMISE
The appointed decision-maker(s) not having enough
time or skills to properly manage the affairs.........................................................1
Conflict within the family.............................................................................................2
Misuse or theft of the principal’s money................................................................3
Coercion from the appointed decision-maker(s)............................................... 4
Conflicts of interest........................................................................................................5
Financial abuse.................................................................................................................6
Emotional or psychological abuse............................................................................7
Physical abuse..................................................................................................................8
Sexual abuse......................................................................................................................9
Neglect..............................................................................................................................10
The appointed decision-maker(s) go against the principal’s wishes......... 11
Something else (please specify)............................................................................. 12
There is no risk................................................................................................................ 13
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Empowering futures: A national survey on the understanding and use of financial enduring powers of attorney