Auckland Justices of the Peace Association
2026 Questions

Answer to Question #18

Sue Furness

Who is authorized to witness a donor’s signature on an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)?

A) Any Justice of the Peace

B) Only a lawyer, qualified legal executive, or authorized officer of a trustee corporation

C) A family member of the donor

D) A New Zealand Police officer

Answer: B   Rationale: JPs cannot witness a donor’s signature on an EPA; by law (S94A Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988), this must be done by a lawyer, qualified legal executive, or authorized officer of a trustee corporation independent of the attorney.