Power of Attorney Lawyers
Our Power of Attorney lawyers guide you in appointing and managing POAs with confidence, ensuring your legal and financial decisions are protected and in trusted hands.
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How Can We Help You?
Our Power Of Attorney Lawyers Help Keep You In Control Of Your Future
A Power of Attorney lets you choose someone you trust to manage your legal, personal and financial affairs if you’re unable to, whether due to illness, injury, travel, or you simply need some extra support.
From signing documents to managing assets, having Power of Attorney arrangements in place ensures your affairs are handled the way you want them to be. Most importantly, it gives you and your family peace of mind for whatever lies ahead.
Why You Need Power Of Attorney In Place
Many people plan their Will but forget to plan for while they’re still alive. A Power of Attorney ensures someone can step in to manage your affairs if you can’t, due to illness, injury or incapacity.
Without it, your family may face legal delays and limited access to critical resources, or your decisions may be managed by someone who doesn’t act in your best interests.
It’s a simple legal document that can make a world of difference when you need it most.
How Can We Help You?
General Power Of Attorney
Helping you to arrange for someone you trust to handle your financial and legal matters temporarily while you maintain decision-making capacity.
Enduring Power Of Attorney
Make sure your financial affairs are looked after responsibly, even if you lose the ability to make decisions.
Enduring Guardianship
In the event that you are unable to make decisions for yourself, give someone the authority to make personal, health and lifestyle choices on your behalf.
Enduring Guardian Revocation
Assisting you to revoke an enduring guardian, ensuring your legal and healthcare decisions remain under your control and your wishes are clearly documented.
Wills
Guiding you to create or update a will, so your assets are distributed according to your wishes and potential disputes are minimised.
Estate Planning
Helping you organise your assets, finances and healthcare decisions, so your wishes are honoured, loved ones are protected, and your estate is managed smoothly.
Protect your future with guidance from Clarity Legal & their compassionate Power of Attorney lawyers. Serving Newcastle, Maitland and nearby areas, our local team helps you appoint the right person to manage your affairs confidently, ensuring clarity, security and peace of mind.
How We Work Together
Free Initial Consultation
Speak with our highly experienced estate lawyers to discuss your situation, clarify your questions and understand the best way forward for your affairs.
Personalised Advice
Receive tailored guidance based on your unique circumstances, including clear recommendations and strategies to protect your interests and make informed decisions.
Confident Resolution
Implement your plan with certainty, knowing your legal, financial, or healthcare arrangements are properly managed and your wishes are protected.
Jess is an experienced Solicitor with a strong focus on Wills and Estates, delivering expert legal services across all aspects of estate planning, probate, and estate administration. Her work includes the drafting of Wills, Testamentary Trusts, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Enduring Guardianship documents.
Jess is known for her thoughtful and personalised approach. She takes the time to understand her clients’ unique family dynamics, values, and goals, ensuring every estate plan is carefully tailored to meet their individual needs. Her passion for estate planning lies in helping clients gain peace of mind by putting clear, considered plans in place for the future.
In addition to her estate planning expertise, Jess has extensive experience in estate administration, including obtaining probate and letters of administration. She also advises on and acts in contested estate matters, including family provision claims. Her compassionate yet practical approach helps clients navigate complex and often emotional situations with clarity and confidence.
With a reputation for professionalism and empathy, Jess is a trusted advisor for clients seeking comprehensive, future-focused estate solutions.
Thanks Sam,
You were actually referred to me by one of your previous clients. Just goes to show how strong word of mouth is, especially in this town. There are now even more people running around Newcastle saying what a terrific job you do.
From my perspective, you are light years ahead of the competition. It is so good to see a professional with such great customer service, who can communicate in a calm clear manner, especially when I am usually a bit emotional. ☺
Keep up the good work Sam, I look forward to continuing to work with you on my matter.
Regards
Thanks Samantha,
I’m still feeling a little shell-shocked but slowly getting used to the idea that it is nearly all over.
Thank you for all your support – professionally and emotionally. It was a big day and I was glad you were with me throughout the entire process,
Good morning Samantha
Thank you very much for your advice and support during the last 2 years. I am pleased to have settled the matter. It's appreciated and I will highly recommend you.
Thanks again
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a power of attorney in NSW?
A Power of Attorney allows a person to nominate another (or others) to make decisions about their legal and financial affairs in certain circumstances. This is usually to provide for the event that you are unable to make your own decisions, for example, following an accident. It can also be used to assist your family to look after you if you are unable to leave the home or are outside the country when legal documents need to be signed.
If you need legal advice, book a consultation with our estate planning lawyers, who specialise in power of attorney matters, to obtain the best possible outcome.
What's the difference between a general power of attorney and an enduring power of attorney?
A General Power of Attorney gives authority to your attorney to manage your financial and legal matters, but the authority usually ends if you lose capacity. An enduring Power of Attorney continues even if you lose capacity, allowing them to act as a financial manager, appointed to take care of financial decisions and tasks, such as paying bills, managing bank accounts and selling property if necessary. Anyone with a valid enduring Power of Attorney is also able to oversee your legal affairs if you are unable to do so.
What is Enduring Guardianship, and what does someone in that role do?
An enduring guardian allows a person to make medical treatment, health or lifestyle decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity. They must act according to your wishes and in your best interests.
Can I appoint more than one person to have a power of attorney in my affairs?
Yes, you can appoint more than one attorney who may act jointly or separately to manage your financial and property affairs. Attorney appointment can include close family members or a trustee company, following legal requirements under the Attorney Act.
How should I choose a POA?
Choose a trusted family member or professional who will act honestly and take reasonable steps to protect your daily affairs, legal decisions, and financial affairs. It’s always wise to seek legal advice before completing Power of Attorney documents because they give the nominated attorney a large amount of control over your lifestyle and financial future if you are temporarily or permanently incapacitated.
Can a power of attorney be revoked in New South Wales?
Yes. A Power of Attorney can be revoked by the person who granted it (the principal) at any time, provided they still have decision-making capacity. Common reasons include no longer trusting the attorney, changes in circumstances or appointing someone else.
A Power of Attorney may also be challenged or found invalid if it was not properly signed or witnessed, if the principal lacked capacity when making it, or if there is evidence of undue influence or pressure.
In some cases, concerns arise about financial abuse, where an attorney misuses their authority for personal gain. If this happens, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) or the Supreme Court can review, suspend or cancel the appointment to protect the principal.
What happens if I don't nominate a power of attorney and one is needed?
If you haven’t appointed a valid Power of Attorney, the NSW Trustee or the Supreme Court may need to step in and appoint someone on your behalf. This process can be time-consuming and expensive. To avoid complications, it’s recommended to have other documents in place, such as a revocation form or an Enduring Guardianship.
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Take the next step with confidence – our Power of Attorney lawyers are here to help you plan ahead, protect your interests, and make sure your future stays in the hands you trust most.
