Legal Services - Power of Attorney

A power of attorney appoints a person, usually a solicitor, to act on behalf of the person who has  granted the power during the appointee's lifetime. This appointment allows the attorney to sign documents on behalf of the appointee and permits them to do anything within the limitations and conditions of the appointment.

At The Quinn Group our team of lawyers can assist you to tailor your power of attorney to a specified individual task or perhaps draft a broad power of attorney to cover many financial matters and transactions depending on what you require. The power can be given to start immediately or upon the onset of mental incapacity. The power of attorney will enable your affairs to be managed by a person of your choice when you are unable to conduct those matters yourself.

If any of the following situations are relevant or are likely to happen to you it may be necessary to have a power of attorney in place. We can assist you to draft, and if required act as, a power of attorney in relation to any of the following:

• Travelling overseas
• You will be uncontactable for any reason
• Serious sickness or mental incapacity
• Voting as a proxy in meetings
• Authorising your attorney to collect debts
• Operation of your bank accounts
• Buying and selling property on your behalf
• Dealing with insurance companies or nonbank financial institutions
• Control of you business affairs
• Any other specific matter that concerns you

The lawyers at The Quinn Group have vast experience in drawing up powers of attorney. However, it should be noted that the laws regarding power of attorney differ in various states.

You should be extremely careful to select only those that you trust as your power of attorney as the decisions your attorney makes on your behalf are legally binding. Make sure your appointed attorney does not have a conflict of interest in any of your matters and remember, make sure that the attorney understands your wishes and think of them as the person who stands in your shoes.

If you have any queries or require more information regarding power of attorney contact us now by submitting an online enquiry form or call 1300 QUINNS or on +61 2 9223 9166.

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