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What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?
An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document which gives you the peace of mind that a trusted friend, relative or organisation can make important decisions on your behalf when you need it most.
There are three different Enduring Powers of Attorney that State Trustees can help you prepare, depending on your situation - Financial, Medical Treatment and Guardianship.
When you are no longer capable, your chosen Attorney can take care of your finances, legal matters, medical treatment and general lifestyle decisions, according to your stated wishes.
Enduring Power of Attorney (Financial)
Looking after your financial affairs
An Enduring Power of Attorney (Financial) allows you to appoint someone you trust to make financial and legal decisions on your behalf. Your Attorney can help to take the worry out of managing your day-to-day affairs and will do things like pay your bills, collect your pension, organise your tax, manage your investments and pay your rent.
Making State Trustees your Attorney (Financial)
State Trustees can act as your Attorney working in partnership with you. We have extensive expertise in acting as Attorney and you can rest assured we make decisions with your best interests in mind.
- As a state owned company we are steadfast and professional
- Unlike most individuals we are regularly audited
- Decisions are made by expert financial administrators
The benefits of activating your Enduring Power of Attorney (Financial)
Enduring Power of Attorney (Medical Treatment)
Making medical decisions on your behalf
An Enduring Power of Attorney (Medical Treatment) enables you to appoint someone to make decisions about your medical care. They only do so if you are unable to make these decisions for yourself, perhaps because of an accident, serious illness or an age related condition like dementia.
The law only permits individuals to be appointed in this role however State Trustees can assist you by helping prepare a document that makes your intentions very clear – even in the most traumatic situations.
Enduring Power of Guardianship
Making decisions about your lifestyle
An Enduring Power of Guardianship allows you to nominate someone to make everyday decisions about how you live, if you are unable to make decisions yourself. Most people prefer their Attorney to be a loved one or close friend, someone that they know will have their best interests at heart.
The law only permits individuals to be appointed in this role. However, State Trustees can assist you to prepare this document.
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