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Powers of Attorney
Better understand your options and how to go about getting the right documents in place for your needs with this new Australian guide to powers of attorney.
Making powers of attorney in your state or territory
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Introduction to enduring power of attorney
Sometimes, older people may become less able to make decisions for themselves. If you lose the ability to manage your own affairs, how will they be handled?
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Having ‘capacity’
‘Capacity’ is a term often used when talking about a person’s ability to make decisions for themselves and understand t...
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Being an attorney
An attorney has both the duty and the privilege of enabling another person to live the life they wanted to lead by unde...
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Choosing an attorney
The person you appoint as your attorney in your enduring power of attorney may need to make important financial decisio...
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LGBTQIA+ people and enduring power of attorney
It is critical that LGBTQIA+ people appoint an attorney who will respect their sexuality and/or gender identity when ma...
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Your rights and enduring power of attorney
Everyone has recognised rights that don’t expire as you age, regardless if you live alone or with others, have capacity...
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Helpful terms to know
The following are terms that you’ll find as you read information about powers of attorney. Some terms are the same acro...
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Misuse of enduring power of attorney
Enduring Powers of Attorney are sometimes misused, and if this happened your rights and control could be at risk. Find ...
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Cross-border issues with enduring powers of attorney
This section highlights a range of cross-border issues resulting from the fact that each of Australia’s states and terr...
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Future planning
Future planning is about taking steps now to maximise your independence and wellbeing in older age.
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Frequently asked questions
Even if you have an idea of what enduring powers of attorney are and how they can help you, you may still have questions to ask or things you’re not sure about.
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Powers of attorney resources
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Elder Abuse in Australia: Wills, powers of attorney and family agreements. Snapshot report.
This snapshot provides the key findings of the Survey of Older People (2020) in relation to Wills, powers of attorney a...
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Ageism and Powers of Attorney
Commissioner Patterson explains how ageism is one part of what causes elder abuse. Other issues, she says, are inherita...
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You Decide Who Decides Checklist
Use this checklist to guide you through the process of making an enduring power of attorney that reflects your wishes a...
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Plan ahead and avoid family heartbreak
If you were too unwell to speak for yourself, who would speak for you and what would they say?
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A comprehensive guide to Powers of Attorney in Australia
Better understand your options and how to go about getting the right documents in place for your needs with this new Au...
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Advance personal plans and adult guardianship
This fact sheet overviews advance personal planning and adult guardianship in the Northern Territory.
Powers of attorney real stories
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Find a Service Provider
Making an Enduring Power of Attorney Podcast
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Making an Enduring Power of Attorney
In an emergency call 000
This free number will redirect you to an existing phone service near you. This is not a 24-hour line. Call operating times will vary. A collaboration between the Australian, state and territory governments.
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