Power of attorney:

A power of attorney is a legal document which gives authority to another person (known as the attorney) to make certain financial decisions and sign certain documents on behalf of the donor. Powers of attorney can grant extremely wide and discretionary powers to the attorney. Quality and experienced advice from a Probate Lawyer or Estate Solicitor is crucial if you intend to grant a power of attorney or are asked to act as an attorney. Our Power of Attorney Lawyers have extensive experience preparing and registering deeds of powers of attorney.

There are several kinds of powers of attorney; they share the same main features but are used for different purposes. The powers may be limited to just a short period of time or to just certain affairs, or they may be enduring or irrevocable and remain in effect after the appointer lacks mental capacity. The main advantage of a power of attorney is that the donor’s affairs will be managed by the attorney if the donor is unable to administer them personally, such as if the donor goes overseas, becomes ill or becomes mentally incapacitated. In some circumstances, the power of attorney will need to be registered with the Land and Property Information Department in order to be valid.

Obtaining quality and thorough legal advice from a Probate Lawyer or Estate Solicitor is vital if you intend to appoint an attorney or if you are asked to act as an attorney. Further to offering the ability to prepare a power of attorney on your behalf, we also offer free and secure storage of wills, powers of attorney and enduring guardianships.

Call us on (02) 9233 4048 or send an email to info@navado.com.au to arrange a consultation with one of our experienced Probate Lawyers or Estate Lawyers today.

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