Getting your estate planning up-to-date. Part 3: What happens if you’re incapacitated for a period of time?
If you are incapacitated for a period of time, things won’t stand still and wait for you to recover. Someone still needs to manage your legal and financial affairs, and others will need to make personal and healthcare decisions for you. Do you have the necessary documents in place to make this happen, and avoid the need for your loved ones to apply to the Government for help? If not, read this.
Who will make decisions about your health and welfare when you can’t? (Advance Care Directives, SA)
Who will make decisions about your health and welfare when you can’t? (South Australia)
How effective is your Enduring Power of Attorney? You may be surprised…
Most people understand the importance of making an Enduring Power of Attorney. If you are not able to make financial decisions for yourself, your Enduring Attorney can step into your shoes and keep things in order on your behalf. However, not all Enduring Powers of Attorney are created equal.
Who can witness an Enduring Power of Attorney in NSW?
We often get asked whether a lawyer needs to be involved in putting in place an Enduring Power of Attorney.
Ending or revoking a Power of Attorney
If you have given someone a Power of Attorney, there may be many reasons why you might want to end or revoke it. This article gives you tips on how to effectively revoke a Power of Attorney.
Powers of Attorney – Which one do I need?
Your Power of Attorney is a legal document which appoints one or more persons to look after your financial affairs on your behalf while you are still alive. There are several different types of Powers of Attorney, and it is important that you get the right one.