This On Demand was recorded on 14 August 2025.
Join Mary Joy Simpson and Lauren Sieprath for this practical On Demand on Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOAs). They will provide a useful refresher on key aspects of advising clients on EPOAs, with a focus on practical tips and common challenges.
Topics will include taking instructions, capacity considerations, witnessing requirements, invoking an EPOA, and changing or ending an EPOA – with reference to recent case law.
Anyone doing private client work, including general practitioners and legal executives.
Mary Joy Simpson, Partner, Hesketh Henry
Lauren Sieprath, Senior Associate, Hesketh Henry
Lauren is a specialist private wealth lawyer with experience in New Zealand, Australia and England advising on all aspects of trust law, wealth structuring, estate and succession planning and family governance issues. Lauren has acted for a wide range of clients, including UHNW individuals, families, family offices and business owners, on both domestic and international matters. She is a full member of STEP (TEP) and a member of the New Zealand Estate and Taxation Planning Council.
A specialist in trust and estate planning law, Mary Joy regularly reviews and provides advice on trust arrangements and assists clients when current structures have flaws or require update. Mary Joy is often asked to speak at seminars for The Law Association of New Zealand, NZLS and Legalwise. Mary Joy is ranked in Band 1 for Chambers: High Net Worth.
Ticket Price
Member: $155 GST
Non-Member: $220 GST
This On Demand includes the video and materials, and will earn CPD.