Lawyers prepare enduring powers of attorney and guardianship appointments so someone you trust can act if you can't.
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An enduring power of attorney covers financial decisions and continues if you lose capacity. An enduring guardian or equivalent covers health and lifestyle decisions. Each state has its own forms and witnessing rules, and these documents should be updated when circumstances change.
Why powers of attorney & guardianship matters
If you lose capacity without these documents, your family may need to apply to a tribunal to manage your affairs, which is slower and less in your control.
The Australian context
Each state has its own legislation and forms. Enduring guardianship, advance care directives and financial powers are made under state law, and tribunals such as NCAT, VCAT and QCAT appoint guardians or administrators when there's no valid appointment.
Powers of Attorney & Guardianship lawyers near you
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CKL Lawyers provides legal services in Caulfield North, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Business & Commercial Law.
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Morton & Morton Solicitors provides legal services in Maryborough, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Personal Injury.
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Mabel Chua Barrister & Solicitor provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
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Prior Law provides legal services in Morwell, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Notary Public & JP Services.
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Randall Bell Lawyer provides legal services in Geelong West, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Wills & Estates and Property & Conveyancing.
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Tax Lawyers provides legal services in Como, WA. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Probate & Estate Administration and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(14)Google rating from 14 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Warren & Warren Incorporating the office of Adrian G Byrne provides legal services in Riverwood, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
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Anne Gillin provides legal services in Nambucca Heads, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
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CBD Law provides legal services in Wyong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Property & Conveyancing.
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Cleeland & Stevens provides legal services in Epping, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Jessep & Storm Solicitors provides legal services in Sutherland, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
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Jessep & Storm Solicitors provides legal services in NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
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Morton & Morton Solicitors provides legal services in Torquay, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Personal Injury.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Personal Injury · Family Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Divorce & Separation · Parenting & Child CustodyNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★3.7(12)Google rating from 12 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Friend Edwards Lawyers provides legal services in Kallangur, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Wills & Estates.
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Jeffery Cuddihy & Joyce provides legal services in Gympie, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Bail Applications.
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Pointons Lawyers provides legal services in Manunda, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
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Pointons Lawyers provides legal services in Cairns City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
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Arnold Lawyers provides legal services in Maitland, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Powers of Attorney & Guardianship and Wills & Estates.
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★★★★★★★★★★4.7(11)Google rating from 11 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Brown & Proudfoot provides legal services in Castlemaine, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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★★★★★★★★★★3.2(11)Google rating from 11 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Kennedy & Cooke Lawyers, Narooma provides legal services in Bombala, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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Robert Harris Rivett Lawyers provides legal services in Yeppoon, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
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Understand the next step
A practical guide to powers of attorney & guardianship
What to discuss at the first meeting
Explain which decisions you want someone to make and when. Planning documents and an application relating to an existing decision-making difficulty are different kinds of work.
Ask about the rules in the relevant state and the difference between financial, personal and health-related decisions.
How the engagement may progress
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List family members, property, debts, companies, trusts and superannuation. Identify where original documents are held and which assets are jointly owned.
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Ask what each document or application would achieve. Confirm which state rules and asset-ownership arrangements need to be considered.
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Agree on signing, storage and future reviews, or on the executor’s responsibilities for records and distributions. Identify changes that should prompt further advice.
Fees and the scope of work
Compare a simple-will quote with more involved planning or estate administration. Ask about searches, applications, valuations and coordination with an accountant.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Provide the date of death and any estate correspondence promptly. Ask about relevant deadlines before distributing assets, signing a release or assuming a dispute can wait.
Questions to ask a powers of attorney & guardianship adviser
Which document or process fits the decisions involved?
How will my instructions and preferences be recorded?
Does the scope address assets outside my own name?
Who is the client if relatives attend together?
What information is needed before documents can be finalised?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What if there's no power of attorney?
A tribunal may need to appoint a financial manager or guardian, which is slower and less under your control.
How much does a will cost?
Many firms offer simple wills for a fixed fee. Wills involving trusts, blended families, business interests or overseas assets cost more because they need more planning.
Can I contest a will?
Close family members, and some others who depended on the person who died, can apply for a greater share if they were not adequately provided for. Strict time limits apply, often within months of the death, and they differ between states.
