Enduring power of attorney
Stay in control, even when life changes.
An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) allows you to appoint a person you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you lose the capacity to do so.
These decisions may relate to financial matters, personal affairs, and health decisions, depending on the powers you grant. The document can be tailored to your circumstances, including when it takes effect and how authority is exercised.
We strongly recommend that every adult over the age of 18 have an up-to-date Enduring Power of Attorney in place.
Preparing an Enduring Power of Attorney requires careful consideration to ensure your intentions are clearly defined and legally effective without unintended consequences.
We assist clients across the Gold Coast to prepare Enduring Powers of Attorney that provide clarity, protection, and peace of mind.
What does an Enduring Power of Attorney do?
- Appoints a trusted person to act on your behalf
- Covers financial, personal, and health decisions
- Allows you to define scope and timing
- Allows you to stay in control, even if life changes
- Reduces uncertainty for family members
- Provides legally recognised authority
- Allows multiple decision-makers
Have you considered who would make decisions if you couldn't?
Advance health directive
Your health. Your choice.
An Advance Health Directive (AHD) allows you to record your preferences for future medical treatment if you are unable to make or communicate decisions yourself.
These instructions are legally binding and must be followed by your doctors and healthcare providers.
Without clear instructions, these decisions are often left to family members or medical professionals, which can lead to uncertainty, emotional stress, and differing views about what you would have wanted.
An AHD can appoint someone you trust to make health-related decisions on your behalf if you haven’t already done so through an Enduring Power of Attorney.
By putting your wishes in writing, you provide clarity and reassurance to those around you, ensuring your values and preferences guide your care. We assist in preparing Advance Health Directives that are clear, legally valid, and aligned with your broader estate planning documents.
What does an Advance Health Directive do?
- Records your medical treatment preferences
- Provides legally binding instructions
- Allows appointment of a trusted decision-maker
- Ensures your values guide your care
- Reduces stress and potential conflict
- Guidance for your doctor
Other tasks we can help with
General Power of Attorney
Allows someone to manage your financial and legal matters for you while you still have capacity.
Life Plan
Provides clear guidance on your personal, medical, and lifestyle preferences to support future decision-making if you lose capacity.
Revocation of Enduring Power of Attorney
You can revoke your existing EPA at any time, provided you still have the mental capacity to understand the decision. We can assist and notify all relevant parties.