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powers of attorney

In some situations, such as illness, a long holiday or mental incapacity, you may need to authorise a close friend or family member to make certain decisions on your behalf. These decisions may involve your assets, signing documents or your preferred medical options. Such authority is called a power of attorney.

Different types of powers of attorney are used in different circumstances. For example, you may need an enduring power of attorney (to be used even if you lose mental capacity), a medical power of attorney (known as Advance Health Directive), or a general power of attorney (for specific financial purposes, usually for a limited time). Irrespective of age, and as part of the will making process, many clients are making an Enduring Power of Attorney to guard against unforeseen circumstances.

Each state in Australia has its own legislation regarding powers of attorney. Our wills and estate planning lawyers can help you to make careful decisions to meet your individual needs and ensure your power of attorney is legally valid.

Links
Office of State Revenue
Public Trustee of Queensland 

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