Enduring Powers of Attorney - why do I need them?
Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) are documents that allow you to decide who can make important decisions for you if you lose mental capacity and aren’t able to make these decisions yourself.
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Enduring Powers of Attorney give someone else (“your attorney”) the ability to make decisions on your behalf. Having signed documents in place gives you peace of mind as to who will be taking care of things if you’re not able to.
You Need a Will and Here's Why
This is not my area of law (I have plenty of capable lawyers in my firm who do this work). However, it is an issue that is constantly coming up and something which constantly frustrates me. I cannot understand why people do not have a Will. And I really urge people to invest in an Enduring Power of Attorney.
Here is why.
Property Management Orders
Where someone is unable to fully manage their property or financial affairs because they are not mentally capable, a property manager can be appointed by the Family Court to look after these things for the person.
Blended Families - Common Legal Issues
When family relationships are complex, it is really important to have clear, and effective ownership of property.
