Should you make an Enduring Power of Attorney

In our opinion everyone should have an EPA, even if it is not needed immediately. You can create an EPA and simply choose to leave it with your Will, or in another safe place, so that it is always available should it be required at a later date. It can only be used if the original is given to the attorney, who would then have to produce it to others to prove that they are actually authorised to act on your behalf. The attorney will be aware of its existence as they have to sign the EPA too, and you will need to make them aware of where the original is going to be kept, so that they can use it if needs be.

From www.enduring-power-of-attorney.net