Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs)
Just like we needed our parents to make decisions on our behalf when we were children, sometimes we need someone to make decisions on our behalf when we get older or if we suffer a significant medical event. With an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA), you can nominate trusted people to act as your attorney and make decisions on your behalf in the event you lose the ability to make or communicate decisions in the future. In making any decisions on your behalf, your attorneys must work in with you as much as possible to ensure that the decisions made best reflect your wishes and needs.
EPAs are Customised for You
Enduring Powers of Attorney usually come as a set of two, with one EPA for your property and finance matters, and the other EPA for your personal care and welfare decisions. We will talk you through the options you can choose to include in these documents. Because of the significant nature of these documents, you must receive independent legal advice from a lawyer or registered legal executive before you sign an EPA. EPAs must be made while you have mental capacity to do so, otherwise a trusted person will need to make an application to the Family Court for the Judge to appoint a decision-maker on your behalf.
Getting Started?
Please make an appointment with one of our lawyers so we can discuss your situation and any particular requirements you may have. We will need the full names and contact details of your chosen attorneys. Once we have all relevant information, we will prepare the documents for signing at a follow-up appointment.
Pricing
When you engage us as your lawyers, we will provide you with a personalised cost estimate as early as possible so there are no surprises later on. We believe in fair, value-based pricing, and our pricing includes GST and disbursements so you don’t have to guess.
Our standard fees are included below as a guide. For more information about our pricing please refer to our Fees Guide.
| Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) Services | |
|---|---|
| Standard Enduring Powers of Attorney (set of two) | $720 |
Estimated fees include GST and disbursements, such as title registration costs.
Common Extras
Common extras for Enduring Powers of Attorney include:
- Blended families
- Complex family dynamics
- Hospital visits
- Medical certificates
- Family trust matters
EPAs Guide
Our Enduring Powers of Attorney guide helps explain the different types of EPAs, some of the key points to consider, and how to get started.
Need a Will Too?
Enduring Powers of Attorney only apply during your lifetime. We can prepare or update your Will at the same time, so your affairs are fully in order.
What Our clients say
“Having recently married, we needed to update our wills and arrange enduring powers of attorney. Our complex blended family situation was listened to and understood by the team at Law Corner. The advice and final documents covered our situation, and their fast and friendly service met our needs perfectly.”
– PT
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