It lets someone you trust make decisions for you. An enduring power of attorney keeps working if you lose capacity — which is why it’s key to planning ahead.
A power of attorney lets you appoint someone you trust to make decisions for you. In Victoria an enduring power of attorney keeps working if you later lose capacity — protecting you when you most need it.
A general power of attorney is for a set time or task and ends if you lose capacity. An enduring one continues, which is why it’s central to planning ahead.
An enduring power of attorney can cover financial and personal (lifestyle) matters. Medical treatment decisions are handled by a separate appointment of a medical treatment decision maker.
We prepare your power of attorney correctly — the witnessing rules are strict — usually alongside your will and medical appointment. Book a consult to set it up.
A general one ends if you lose capacity; an enduring one keeps working, which is why it’s used for planning ahead.
No — medical treatment decisions are covered by a separate appointment of a medical treatment decision maker.
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