Power of Attorney Services in Sydney

Throughout life, we are all required to make financial, and personal decisions. However, we might not always have the physical or mental capacity to do so. In such circumstances, we can rely on Powers of Attorney, which enable others to legally act on our behalf and ensure our interests are protected.

Espino Law has vast experience in this area of Law. Whether you require assistance in preparing specific Power of Attorney documentation or you need guidance to understand its implications, our skilled and knowledgeable team is here to help you.

What is Power of Attorney?

A Power of Attorney document permits a third party, such as a trusted family member or friend, to enact your financial or legal wishes when they are physically unable or lose the capacity to do so. Depending on the circumstances, there are different Power of Attorney documents. You must be at least 18 years of age before you can legally initiate any such documentation.

General Power of Attorney

This legal document gives one or several people, referred to as your Attorney, the power to enact your financial or legal wishes. This person does not replace you but can act as your proxy.

For example, you might purchase real estate and be required to sign important documents whilst overseas. A General Power of Attorney gives third parties the legal capacity to represent you and sign on your behalf.

You can appoint this person for a definite or indefinite period and make changes at any point.

Enduring Power of Attorney

This document gives a third party the power to act on your legal and financial behalf when you can no longer do so.

For example, you may fall ill and lose the ability to manage and make decisions about your legal and financial affairs. This document can only be prepared whilst you still have complete capacity to do so and it loses all force in the event of your death.

Our Services

Espino Law is here to make this process as efficient, fast and stress-free as possible. Our team would be delighted to assist you in the following:

Creating the necessary documentation and ensuring all legal requirements are met, and your wishes are accurately reflected.
Assisting you to understand the role so you can appoint an Attorney who best represents your wishes and needs.
Providing legal advice and guidance so you understand the full complexities and ramifications of these documents.
Managing revocation or amendments should you want to make any changes at any time.

Why Espino Law for Power of Attorney Services?

There are many reasons clients choose Espino Law.

As experts in Family Law, our skilled Sydney lawyers provide the outstanding experience and knowledge needed to acquire documentation smoothly and efficiently. We can also provide excellent legal advice pertaining to Wills & Estate Planning and other Family Law matters.
Breaking down complex jargon is second nature to us. We provide clear and sound legal advice tailored to your situation and needs.
We take a thorough approach that leaves no stone unturned in protecting your interests - rely on us to anticipate and prepare for any eventuality.
We’re professional, but that doesn’t stop us from being personable. Forget stiff suits and aloof attitudes - we bring heart to our work.
We maintain a flawless reputation for providing outstanding legal advice and services.
We don’t stretch out billable time. Our efficient team and significant experience mean we produce timely results. We work to maintain competitive, very reasonable professional rates.
We assure you of complete client confidentiality.

FAQ

No. It is important not to confuse the two terms. Whilst a Power of Attorney enables a third party to legally act on your behalf whilst you are alive, a Will outlines your wishes for after you die.
You have the power to make changes to this documentation at any point, provided you are deemed to be in sound mental capacity to do so. If there is a concern you have somehow been persuaded or coerced to act against your wishes, the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) may investigate - and overturn - any document changes.
The document itself does not cost anything. However, there is a service fee to cover the legal advice in preparing a robust and correct Power of Attorney. We aim to maintain very reasonable and competitive professional rates at all times. Speak to our friendly team about a cost estimate.
Yes - the documentation is null and void after death.
Being next of kin does not automatically grant one power to act on a family member’s behalf. If your Power of Attorney nominates someone other than next of kin to act on your behalf, they have the legal ability to do so - familial ties do not override this.