Enduring Power Of Attorney

The power of attorney is a document which lets you appoint one or more candidates to manage your financial and legal matters.

You can specify:

When the appointment is operated
Limited or unrestricted powers
Whether lawyers should work jointly or can they exercise powers independently
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More About Enduring Power Of Attorney?

An Enduring power of attorney is a legal document that is designed to appoint a person or other person or agency of his choice, which will create financial and/or estate decisions on their account.

We recommend that you consider applying the Enduring power of attorney to conduct your financial and legal matters in the event you;

Suffer from a mental illness or other misfortune, which inspires you to lose your mental capacity, or
You are not able to physically managing your affairs

Types Of Attorneys

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The sole attorney is appointed as a lawyer to a person
Joint Lawyers are two people appointed as attorneys, who should work together and agree on the decisions made.
Joint and several lawyers are appointed as lawyers, who can make decisions together or independently.

It is very important to consider, whom you appoint as your trustee as this person will be responsible for the management of your financial security and therefore the decisions made by this person can have a significant effect on your lifestyle. Deceased estate lawyers Perth has numerous years of experience in Enduring Power of Attorney and can help you take an informed decision and explain you the process of taking an action on it.

FAQ's

What is an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)?

An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) in Perth, Western Australia, is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone you trust to manage your financial and property affairs. It continues to operate even if you lose the ability to make decisions yourself, ensuring your affairs are handled according to your wishes.

How do I make an Enduring Power of Attorney legally effective?

To make an Enduring Power of Attorney legal in Perth, it must be completed using the correct legal form, signed by you and witnessed by an authorised person, such as a lawyer or justice of the peace. The attorney must also sign to accept their role. For guidance, contact Expert Deceased Estate Lawyers Perth.

What happens if I do not have an EPA in place?

If you live in Perth, Australia, and do not have an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA), no one can legally manage your finances or property if you lose capacity. Your family would need to apply to the State Administrative Tribunal to appoint an administrator, which can be time-consuming, stressful, and costly. Having an EPA helps prevent these problems.

When Does an Enduring Power of Attorney Take Effect in Western Australia?

In Western Australia, an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) takes effect when it is signed and accepted by both the donor and the attorney. However, the donor can choose for it to start either immediately or only when they lose mental capacity, as specified in the document under the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 (WA).