Enduring Powers of Attorney

An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) is a document which appoints a trusted person to act on your behalf in the event that you become unable to act for yourself.  We recommend you have the two types of EPA's in place; these are:-

• Personal Care and Welfare which covers decisions regarding medical treatment, hospitalisation and other issues affecting your personal care and welfare should you become unable to make those decisions yourself.  This EPA only comes into effect when a doctor confirms that you are unable to make those decisions.  You may appoint one Attorney and one successor Attorney.

• Property which covers all matters to do with your property and finances.  You can choose whether this EPA is immediately effective or only comes into effect when necessary as with the Personal Care and Welfare EPA.  You can appoint more than one Attorney.

We have experience in advising clients and drafting EPA's.  We also have experience providing the independent legal advice required under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act.  We will ensure that all requirements are satisfied and provide you with certified copies of the documents for your records.  If it suits, we can come to you to arrange signing of the EPA's.

Contact Andrew Jamieson to discuss your requirements. 

Where your loved one has lost mental capacity, we can assist with applying for Welfare Guardianship and Property Management Orders. 

​Contact Katalina or Bernadette to discuss your application.

What Our Clients Are Saying

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"Dear Katalina, I don't have enough words to express how thankful I am for the way you supported me throughout this journey. Your dedication and compassion, along with the incredible work you do are making a real difference in the lives of women, especially migrant women who silently suffer from domestic violence. You are giving a voice to those whose voices have been suppressed, and that is something truly powerful and admirable. Because of people like you, I have hope for a world where there is more equality." - NS

"Hi Chris, I appreciate all the help and advice you provided throughout this process, you really are an incredible person, and lawyer" - Esther

"Thank you Andrew for a speedy response to our hasty enquiry into the documents for our property, we felt rather smug that our lawyer had picked up something missed by both the auctioneer and other bidders. We recognise that this is the second time we've put you under the pump with deadlines and are grateful for your best efforts under the pressure." - Katie and Joe

"Hi Katalina and Bernadette, thank you for all your support and guidance throughout my case. I truly appreciate your help and the way you handled everything with care and understanding" - KM

"Hi Katalina, it is such a relief to hear the Judge discharged the Order, it has been a long process due to our lack of knowledge. This highlights the cost/damage of family violence on individuals, families and everyone connected to both victims and perpetrators. Malo 'aupito Katalina e tokoni he 'oku hounga, tauange mo e 'Otua ke ne tapuekina mai koe mo ho famili pea mo ngaue lelei mo mahu'inga 'oku ne ui koe ki ai" - SL