Pollock Ingram Solicitors

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  • Trusted Local Firm: A well-established, locally owned and operated business with deep community ties.
  • Property & Estate Law: Focused on conveyancing, retirement village advice, leasing, and estate planning.
  • Personalised, Client-Focused Service: Known clear communication, adaptability, and reasonable fees.
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Need assistance with navigating a Power of Attorney? Pollock Ingram Solicitors, based in Caloundra, provides Power of Attorney services for individuals across the Sunshine Coast. A Power of Attorney is an important legal document that allows someone to manage your financial, health, and legal matters if you are unable to do so.


This legal document is vital for situations where someone is unable to manage their affairs due to illness, injury, or age-related conditions. Our aim is to provide clear guidance on the legal requirements for creating a Power of Attorney.


If you need assistance in creating or managing a Power of Attorney, contact us today at 07 5491 1444 to discuss your options.

OUR KEY SERVICES

When it comes to Power of Attorney, our services include:


  • Document Preparation: We prepare the necessary legal documents for appointing an individual as your attorney for financial or health matters.
  • Legal Guidance: Our team provides advice on the scope of authority given to the appointed attorney and the responsibilities involved.
  • Health and Financial Powers: We assist clients in specifying whether the Power of Attorney covers financial, health, or both areas of their affairs.
  • Enduring Power of Attorney: Our team helps create enduring powers of attorney, which remain valid if you become mentally incapable of making decisions.
  • Updating and Revocation: We offer assistance with updating or revoking an existing Power of Attorney to reflect changes in your personal or legal circumstances.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What is a Power of Attorney?

    A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows an individual (the principal) to appoint someone else (the attorney) to make decisions on their behalf. These decisions can cover financial, legal, and health-related matters. There are different types of powers of attorney, including general, enduring, and medical powers of attorney. The appointed attorney can be responsible for managing the principal’s affairs when they are unable to do so due to illness, incapacity, or other circumstances.

  • What is the difference between an ordinary and enduring Power of Attorney?

    An ordinary Power of Attorney is typically valid for a specified period or for a particular purpose, such as managing finances or signing documents during a period of absence. Once the principal loses capacity, the ordinary Power of Attorney becomes invalid. An enduring Power of Attorney, on the other hand, remains valid even if the principal becomes mentally incapacitated. It is designed to provide ongoing authority to manage the principal’s affairs if they lose the ability to make decisions for themselves.

  • What decisions can a Power of Attorney make on my behalf?

    The scope of decisions a Power of Attorney can make depends on the type of POA and the specific powers granted within the document. A general POA may allow the attorney to handle financial and legal matters, such as paying bills, managing investments, and selling property. A medical POA grants authority over health-related decisions, including choosing healthcare providers and making medical decisions. The principal can set limitations within the POA document, specifying what the attorney can and cannot do.

  • How do I create a Power of Attorney?

    To create a Power of Attorney, you will need to complete a legal document that outlines the powers being granted and appoint the individual(s) you trust to act on your behalf. The document must be signed by you (the principal) in the presence of a witness, and the witness must also sign the document. If you are setting up an enduring POA, specific legal requirements may apply, such as additional witness qualifications. It’s recommended to seek legal advice when setting up a Power of Attorney to ensure that the document meets your needs and complies with relevant laws.