Who should I nominate as my enduring power of attorney?
Appointing an enduring power of attorney should become an important part of any advanced care plan, particularly as you get older. An enduring power of attorney is a legal document which authorises another person or persons to act on your behalf in managing your affairs, which can become particularly relevant as you age and potentially […]
What happens when there’s no enduring power of attorney?
Appointing someone you trust with power of attorney is likely one of those things many of us dismiss as unimportant, or more likely put off as something we can always do another day. But the consequences of not making someone you trust as your power of attorney can have costly and complicated consequences for your […]
What is a will and why do you need one?
A will is one of the most important and practical legal documents you will create in your lifetime. By making a will, you ensure a number of things will happen once you pass on – specifically, that your property and assets will be distributed after your death in the way that you want them to […]
What is a power of attorney and why might you need one?
Though we may not like to think about it, accidents happen every day. Some accidents or unplanned events may leave you or the ones you love unable to speak for yourselves. In fact, the only certainty in life is getting older, which also carries the possibility of losing the capacity to make your own decisions […]