Information and help with enduring powers of attorney
An enduring power of attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions about personal (including health) matters and/or financial matters for you.
Having an enduring power of attorney in place provides you with the peace of mind that important things will be taken care of if you are not able to make decisions or handle your own affairs. You can use our website and services to help you better understand enduring powers of attorney and why it’s important to have this in place.
Real-world example—Enduring power of attorney
Michael was 25, with a well-paid job, a mortgage and car loan at this young age. Following a work accident, Michael was in a coma for almost four months. Fortunately, he regained consciousness and the ability to manage his own life again. During the time Michael was incapacitated, it was very difficult for his family to pay his bills, make mortgage payments and manage his finances. An enduring power of attorney would have enabled his family to deal with all of this more easily during this stressful time.
General power of attorney
A general power of attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust (an attorney) to make decisions about financial matters for you over a certain timeframe. For example, you may use a general power of attorney if you are going overseas and need someone to sell your house or pay your bills while you are away.
Book an appointment to discuss powers of attorney
If you are thinking about putting an enduring power of attorney in place, you can book an appointment with one of our team. Find out more about how this works and where our teams are based across Queensland.
Last updated: 16 July 2024