Practice area
Guides on enduring powers of attorney, medical treatment decision makers, supportive attorneys and the safeguards that protect Victorians who appoint or act under them.
Featured in this area
A practical guide to enduring powers of attorney and medical treatment decision makers under Victorian law — and what happens if you don't have one.
Being appointed as an attorney can be a significant responsibility. Learn when and how an attorney may resign from the role in Victoria.
An attorney appointed under an enduring power of attorney must act in the principal's best interests. Learn what options may be available if concerns arise about misuse of authority.
The most common mistakes Victorians make when appointing an enduring power of attorney — choosing the wrong attorney, conflicts of interest, capacity, record keeping and how to prevent financial abuse.
When and how an enduring power of attorney can be revoked in Victoria — capacity, the formal revocation process, notification, replacing an attorney, family disputes and Court involvement.
When a loved one has lost capacity and has no Will — or an outdated one — the Supreme Court of Victoria may authorise a statutory will. A plain-English guide for families on how it works and when it applies.
