POWERS OF ATTORNEY
There are two types of Powers of Attorney:
1. Ordinary Powers of Attorney and
2. Enduring Powers of Attorney
Both types of Power of Attorney have a distinct purpose and give a different 'power' to the person you nominate.
An Ordinary Power of Attorney gives the person you nominate the power to make decisions on your behalf in matters involving the management of your property and finances while you are competent.
An Enduring Power of Attorney gives the person you nominate the power to make decisions on your behalf when you lose the competence or capacity to make financial or personal and health care decisions for yourself.
If you would like more information on Enduring Powers of Attorney please click on the following links.
This brochure provides information on the following:
1. What is a Power of Attorney?
2. Types of Powers of Attorney
3. Appointing an Attorney
4. Making an Enduring Power of Attorney
5. Revoking an Enduring Power of Attorney
6. Advance Health Directive
7. Your options in making an Enduring Power of Attorney
8. Need a solicitor?
This brochure contains a series of 'Frequently asked questions' about the appointment and responsibilities of an Attorney under an Enduring Power of Attorney.
This information sheet describes in detail the purpose and effect of Enduring Powers of Attorney and highlights some of the differences between Ordinary and Enduring Powers of Attorney.
If you would like to speak to a lawyer about creating an Enduring Power of Attorney please click here
