Personal and family · Australia
General Power of Attorney for Australia
Appoints someone you trust to act for you on financial and legal matters, for example while you are abroad. Drafted for Australia: governing law, local legal terms, and notes on how to sign it there.
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What the document covers
- Donor (principal) details
- Attorney (agent) details
- Powers granted
- Limits on the powers
- When it starts and ends
- Whether it survives incapacity
- Attorney's duties
- Revocation
- Signature, witnessing and notarisation
Common questions
How much does a General Power of Attorney for Australia cost?
$2 for one document, or $9 a month for 10 documents of any type. You answer a few questions, pay, and download an editable Word file or PDF drafted for Australia.
Is this General Power of Attorney drafted for Australia law?
Yes. It names Australia law as the governing law, uses local legal terms, and adds drafting notes wherever a local rule needs checking. It is a template, not legal advice: have a lawyer in Australia review it before relying on it.
Is this the same as a Lasting Power of Attorney in England?
No. A Lasting Power of Attorney must be made on the government's prescribed form and registered. This document is for general powers where no statutory form is required.