Enduring Powers of Attorney

ENDURING POWERS OF ATTORNEY

Answers to some frequently asked questions

WHY DO I NEED AN ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY?

By making an Enduring Power of Attorney, you can nominate someone to look after your personal, health and financial affairs when you are medically incapable, for example because of a car accident, stroke or the onset of dementia.

DOESN'T MY SPOUSE AUTOMATICALLY GET POWER OF MY FINANCIAL DECISIONS?

No. Your spouse, parent, child or next of kin does not automatically have that power when you cannot speak for yourself.

If no one is appointed prior to your injury or illness, then there is no authorised decision-maker. This type of uncertainty can lead to additional stress for your family and friends and an application to the Queensland Civil Administration Tribunal may be required.

DO I LOSE CONTROL OF MY AFFAIRS ONCE I SIGN?

No. Our Enduring Powers of Attorney can be prepared so that your nominated person can only make decisions after a fixed date or when a doctor certifies that you have lost capacity.