‘Horrifying’ - the very high numbers in the 18-25 age group, when it comes to serious impairment or death from accidents.   ‘Unimaginable’ - the difficulties for parents who have to suddenly manage life with a young adult child who has lost decision making capacity or worse still manage the estate of a child lost to them.   Coping with those difficulties is made worse, sometimes beyond belief, if the child doesn’t have an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) or a Will.   Parents

There are two types of power of attorney (1) “General Power of Attorney” and (2) “Enduring Power of Attorney”. Both types involve a formal agreement where one person (known as the principal) gives another person (known as the attorney) power to make decisions on behalf of the principal.   The term “person” includes both natural persons and legal entities such as corporations. A General Power of Attorney can only be used for financial matters.  It operates only while the princ

The rate of relationship change in later life is high. The change is sometimes voluntary, sometimes not. Spouses become incapable, can be separated by illness, die, separate, divorce, re-partner, and remarry. Independent and objective professional advice is crucial during this often emotional and burdensome time of transition. This independence and objectivity will help you filter through the well-meaning but often misguided advice of family and friends – the bush, pub and BB