A Power of Attorney is a very important and legally binding document that allows you to appoint another person to make various decisions for you, such as financial decisions, however before seeking a Power of Attorney in Sydney it is a good idea to contact us at Divorce and Estate Lawyers to discuss whether creating a Power of Attorney is right for you and what this decision will mean for you in future..

WHAT IS A POWER OF ATTORNEY

A Power of Attorney is a highly important and powerful legal binding document that allows you to assign another individual or individuals to act on your behalf in relation to important issues such as your property and financial affairs. The person that you decide to act on your behalf should be someone that you can trust as any action that they take is usually legally binding..

The person you appoint to be your attorney when drafting a Power of Attorney or General Power of Attorney General Power of Attorney must be at least 18 years of age, must accept their appointment as your attorney and there are also other various other considerations that your lawyer should discuss with you depending on your circumstances to ensure you appoint the best possible attorney for your situation. If you need help with your General Power of Attorney needs in Sydney then please do not hesitate to contact our legal team on 02 8379 1885.

GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

This provides complete control and provides your nominated person all the powers and rights that you have in relation to various important areas in your life. An example of a General Power of Attorney is where you allow your nominated person to sign documents, pay your bills and conduct financial charges on your behalf.

If you are unsure on whether or not you need or may benefit from a General Power of Attorney then please contact our legal team at Divorce and Estate Lawyers and we will discuss with you the best alternatives for you and help you every step of the way through the appointment process.

WHAT A POWER OF ATTORNEY CANNOT BE USED FOR

A Power of Attorney cannot be used for health and lifestyle choices including decisions regarding medical treatment. You will need to appoint a guardian or carer in order to ensure there is someone who will be able to make these types of decisions for you. Instead, a Power of Attorney can be used for property and financial decisions for example, and the Power of Attorney document usually enables your nominated person to legally sign and/or obtain documents on your behalf.

DO I NEED A POWER OF ATTORNEY?

If you are unfamiliar with the benefits of having a Power of Attorney document drawn up, or if you are in need of a General Power of Attorney in Sydney then you should come and see our legal team at Divorce and Estate Lawyers as we will be able to help you with our expert advice and we can even help you with adding specific conditions to your Power of Attorney document.

WHERE CAN I GET A POWER OF ATTORNEY WITNESSED?

If you are looking for a witness for your Power of Attorney in Sydney then we can help you, simply contact our expert legal team at Divorce and Estate Lawyers call 02 8379 1885 or email support@divorceandestatelawyers.com.au and we will organise a time to get this organised for you.

Regardless of the Power of Attorney you need, we at Divorce and Estate Lawyers can help you. To get started simply fill out our contact us form and we will respond to you.