Enduring Power of Attorney

Enduring Powers of Attorney

Why do I need an enduring power of attorney?

Your Will, of course, only operates from your death. If you are unable to make decisions for yourself due to illness or injury the ability of those close to you to make decisions for your ongoing welfare can be significanlty impaired unless they have power to act on our behalf. Additionally if you are overseas and need documents signed, a power of attorney can conveniently facilitate this.

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Single Enduring Power of Attorney (standard)	$110.00
Couple mirror-Enduring Powers of Attorney (standard):	$198.00

Get started today by emailing us your request for an Enduring Power of Attorney Instruction Sheet.

Why an ENDURING power of attorney?

A general power of attorney ceases to operate if the giver of the power ceases to have capacity to make decisions for themselves. An enduring power of attorney specifically overcomes this by enduring through any period of incapacity.

What decisions can my attorney make for me?

Generally, attorneys are appointed for three broad areas of decision making:

Health matters
Personal matters (for example, where you shall live)
Financial matters

Your power of attorney can be written to suit your individual requirements to provide specific direction to your attorneys and limit the powers given to them if required.

Can I change or revoke my enduring power of attorney?

Yes, as long as you have capacity to make a new enduring power of attorney.

A new enduring power of attorney revokes an old one

In Queensland, an enduring power of attorney will be revoked by a later enduring document to the extent of any inconsistency with the earlier document (section 50 Powers of Attorney Act 1988 (Qld)). No similar provision exists for non-enduring powers of attorney.

Enduring Power of Attorney making at the Royal Brisbane Hospital

We are often asked to see clients (including the clients of other lawyers) at the Royal Brisbane Hospital. We are happy to do so. We charge $150.00 for a 30 minute consultation at the Hospital. If we make a Will or Enduring Power of Attorney there is no extra charge for visiting you at the hospital to sign the documents. Our office is right across the road.