wills & power of attorney
Amelia Leyden – Accredited Specialist in Family Law
A Will is a document you sign which states who you want to inherit your assets or look after young children after you pass away. You might need a new or updated Will if you are:
- Starting a new relationship
- Having children
- Ending a relationship
- Cautious that someone might challenge your Will after you pass away
- A senior age
- In declining health
- Not sure where you’ve placed your previous Will
A Power of Attorney is a document which allows you to appoint someone else to do particular important tasks on your behalf. You can assign:
- Financial tasks such as speaking with banks, dealing with Centrelink, buying or selling real estate,
- Medical tasks relating to decisions about your medical treatment.
- Living arrangement decisions, such as retirement villages and nursing homes.