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 and financial affairs if you’re unable to; whether due to illness, injury, travel, or simply needing extra support.
From signing documents to managing assets, it 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Power of Attorney in NSW Family Law?
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 that 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 POA lets someone manage financial matters temporarily while you have mental capacity. An enduring POA continues even if you lose capacity, covering financial decisions like paying bills and selling property.
What is enduring guardianship, and what does someone in that role do?
Enduring guardianship allows a person to make medical treatment and lifestyle decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity, helping with personal care and medical treatment decisions under the Guardianship Division.
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. Attorney appointment can include close family members or a trustee company, following legal requirements under the Attorney Act.
What is a medical treatment decision maker?
A medical treatment decision maker is someone authorised to make medical treatment decisions when you can’t. They work within NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal guidelines to act honestly and in your best interests.
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.
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.
