Answer: Power of Attorney Document.
A Power of Attorney is a document that allows us to voice our decisions at a time when we are absent or unable to speak for ourselves.
It could be that you are away from home, for example, on holidays and need someone to take care of financial matters like bills, banking, shares etc. This is called a General Power of Attorney.
Or it could be the long term arrangement we put in place for financial matters in case we lose mental capacity due to illness or accident. This is an Enduring Power of Attorney.
Or it can be the document that sets out the medical or lifestyle decisions you would like to be made on your behalf when you are no longer capable of voicing them yourself. This is called Guardianship.
No matter which scenario, a Power of Attorney (General or Enduring) or Guardianship is a straightforward document that costs nothing but your time to implement.
We’ve spent some time researching what documents are available for each Australian State and have put all the documents together in one place for your convenience. You can choose which document you need and download them free of charge. Click here
We’ve also put together information pages to help you understand how Power of Attorney documents work. Go to www.rpemery.com.au
Whether you need one for yourself or for a family or friend – please use the resources and put it in place so you can rest easy knowing your voice will be heard no matter what.
