Karen Williams

Karen Williams is the Principal Solicitor for ADA Law. She is currently studying her PhD(I) at UNE on the intersection between acute health and aged care sectors. She also has 20 years experience as a social worker in general medical, mental health and emergency department care.

Last updated: 27 November 2025

Conflicts of interest

When an appointed attorney’s private interests conflict with their power of attorney obligations, elder abuse could be the outcome.

Cross-border issues

This section highlights a range of cross-border issues resulting from the fact that each of Australia’s states and territories has its own version of an enduring power of attorney (EPOA) with varying names, powers and processes.