Langenberg Law provide services for Enduring Guardianship in NSW, as well as Power of Attorney in NSW.
In New South Wales a Power of Attorney is used to appoint someone to make financial decisions on your behalf such as selling your house or operating your bank accounts, whereas an Appointment of Enduring Guardians is used to appoint someone to make health and living arrangement decisions.
Langenberg Law provides services for appointing a Power of Attorney or an Enduring Guardian in Castle Hill, Bella Vista, Baulkham Hills, Windsor, Parramatta, Hills District and the North West of Sydney.
Who can make a Power of Attorney & Appointment of Enduring Guardianship?
Anyone over the age of 18 who has the capacity to understand the nature and consequences of the document, who makes the decisions in the document of their own free will and who can communicate clearly what those decisions are.
When should I make a Power of Attorney & Appointment of Enduring Guardianship?
Before you need them! These documents safeguard your interests in the event of something unforeseen – an accident or illness that robs you of your capacity to make decisions for yourself. It is better to be prepared and confident in knowing that the person you choose will be making important decisions about your money, your living arrangements and your health.
When does it start?
You can choose when you want it to start. If you don’t make it clear when you want it to start then it will commence when your attorney signs the document to accept their position.
Who should I appoint to be my Attorney or Guardian?
You need to appoint someone you trust to make the right decisions. You can appoint more than one person if you wish, and you can specify exactly how they make their decisions – jointly or separately. For a Power of Attorney, make sure that the person you appoint has the necessary skills to deal with your finances.
What are the legal responsibilities of my Attorney?
They are legally responsible to you and must act in your best interests. While you have mental capacity they must obey your instructions. They cannot give gifts to themselves or to anyone else unless you specifically authorise this and they must keep their finances and money separate from yours, keeping accurate records of all of their dealings with your money.
Call Landenberg Law for assistance with appointing an Enduring power of Attorney in Castle Hill, Bella Vista, Baulkham Hills, Windsor, Parramatta, Hills District or the North West of Sydney.
Who should I talk to about it?
It’s really important that you discuss these documents with a lawyer who can give you professional advice about your particular circumstances. It’s also vital that you discuss your wishes with your family to avoid unnecessary conflict and stress.
Do I need a witness?
Yes, these documents need to be witnessed by a solicitor/conveyancer or a registrar of a Court and cannot be witnessed by your attorney.
Can I change my mind?
Yes, as long as you still have the decision making capacity to do so you can revoke or change these documents. This has to be done in a legally binding way, however, so please seek legal advice.
Langenberg Law provide Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship in Castle Hill, Bella Vista, Baulkham Hills, Windsor, Parramatta, Hills District and the North West of Sydney.
To find out more or to arrange an appointment for power of attorney and enduring guardianship, call us (Professional solicitor/conveyancer & family lawyers in Sydney) on (02) 9629 7725. Alternatively, you can email us or complete our online contact form, and we will get back to you within 24 hours. All communication will be kept confidential.