

A Power of Attorney is a legal document that appoints a person or persons to act on your behalf in relation to financial and legal decisions.
An Enduring Power of Attorney continues to operate even if you lose the ability to make decisions for yourself
A General Power of Attorney ceases to operate if you lose the capacity to make decisions for yourself
It is a good idea to have a Power of Attorney in place in case something happens to you and you suffer from temporary or permanent loss of capacity. If you do not have a Power of Attorney in place, a court or tribunal may appoint someone to manage your finances.
A Power of Attorney can do anything you can do legally with the exception of voting for you or writing a Will for you. That said, you can limit the powers and we will prepare your document to reflect your specific needs and wishes. In New South Wales, an attorney can only make financial and legal decisions.
You can appoint an Enduring Guardian to assist you with healthcare, lifestyle and medical decisions.
It is very important to carefully consider who you appoint as your attorney as this is a position of trust and responsibility.
Your attorney can be a:
family member or members
close friend who you trust
Solicitor
NSW Trustee & Guardian or a trustee organisation
It is important to note that a power of attorney only operates while you are alive and your attorney appointment dies when you die.
Speak with our team about preparing a General or Enduring Power of Attorney tailored to your circumstances and wishes.
Questions, concerns or simply unsure where to begin? Tell us a little about your circumstances and our team will be in touch to discuss the next step.
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