Powers of Attorney and Advance Health Directives

Life is unpredictable, but your wishes don’t have to be. Powers of attorney and advance health directives let you choose who will make financial, legal, and medical decisions if you can’t, giving you and your family peace of mind.

EPOAs

Support when it matters most.

An Enduring Power of Attorney continues even if you lose capacity, allowing a trusted person to manage your financial, personal, and health matters. It provides peace of mind knowing your affairs will be taken care of if you can’t make decisions yourself.

GPOAs

Authority for the here and now.

A General Power of Attorney gives someone you trust the authority to make financial or legal decisions on your behalf for a set period of time. It’s often used for convenience.

AHDs

Make your healthcare choices clear.

An Advance Health Directive records your wishes about future medical treatment and health care, including end-of-life decisions. It ensures your voice is heard, giving certainty to your loved ones and healthcare providers.

Enduring Power of Attorney

An Enduring Power of Attorney lets you choose who will make important financial and personal decisions if you’re no longer able to. At MMLaw, we help you plan ahead with clarity and confidence.

Plan for today, peace of mind tomorrow.

An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to. At MMLaw, we make the process simple, clear, and tailored to your needs.

An EPOA gives your nominated attorney the authority to manage your financial, personal, and health decisions if you lose the capacity to make them yourself. Unlike a general power of attorney, an enduring power of attorney continues to operate even if you become incapacitated.

What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?

Why is an EPOA important?

Life is unpredictable. An EPOA ensures that if something happens (whether through illness, accident, or age) someone you trust is legally empowered to step in and manage your affairs. This avoids confusion, delays, and disputes at a difficult time.

Appointing an attorney is a significant decision. You should choose someone reliable, trustworthy, and able to act in your best interests. At MMLaw, we provide guidance on selecting the right person and setting clear boundaries to protect your future.

Choosing the right Attorney.

General Power of Attorney

A General Power of Attorney gives someone you trust the authority to manage your financial and legal affairs, usually for a set time or purpose. At MMLaw, we make sure it’s done properly, giving you confidence and flexibility when you need it most

Flexibility when you need it most.

A General Power of Attorney (GPOA) allows you to appoint someone you trust to make financial and legal decisions on your behalf for a set period of time or a specific purpose. At MMLaw, we ensure it’s prepared correctly, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

A GPOA is a legal document that gives your nominated attorney authority to manage your financial and legal affairs. Unlike an enduring power of attorney, it ends if you lose capacity. It is best suited to short-term needs or specific situations where you want someone to act on your behalf.

What is a General Power of Attorney?

When is a GPOA useful?

General Powers of Attorney are commonly used when:

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You are travelling overseas and need someone to manage your finances

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You want someone to handle day-to-day financial matters for a defined period

Advance Health Directive

An Advance Health Directive allows you to set out your future medical wishes and appoint someone you trust to make health decisions if you can’t. At MMLaw, we help you prepare with confidence and care.

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Your health, your choices - planned in advance.

An Advance Health Directive (AHD) is a legal document that sets out your preferences for medical treatment and healthcare in case you can’t make decisions yourself. At MMLaw, we make sure your wishes are clearly expressed and legally recognised, so you remain in control of your care.

An AHD allows you to record your decisions about medical treatments you would or would not want, and to appoint someone you trust to make healthcare choices on your behalf. It ensures doctors and loved ones know exactly what you want, even if you cannot communicate it at the time.

A clear voice for your future medical care.

Certainty for you, peace of mind for your loved ones.

An AHD removes uncertainty in difficult moments. Your family won’t be left guessing what you would have chosen, and medical professionals will have clear directions to follow. This reduces stress and ensures your values and wishes guide your care.