Abuse of Enduring Power of Attorney – Everything you need to know Do you suspect abuse of a power of attorney for yourself or a loved one? Let us walk you through what you need to know. Enduring Power of Attorney – What is it? As part of your succession planning you should consider preparing …
Power of Attorney Probate Wills
26 August 2020
Making a Will and Power of Attorney during COVID-19
Making a Will and Power of Attorney during COVID-19 During these uncertain times, we have seen an increase in enquires from people starting to think about the future, what is next after COVID-19 and what may happen to their personal and financial affairs moving forward. Our advice has been to consider making a Will and …
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Power of Attorney
12 May 2020
Why you need a Power of Attorney
Why you need a Power of Attorney When you are looking into your estate planning you will often come across Powers of Attorney. A Will protects your interests after you pass away, but a Power of Attorney protects you while you are still alive. There are many different types of Power of Attorney and it …
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Power of Attorney Probate Wills
13 January 2017
Myths about wills – Common misconceptions about wills
After 25 years of legal practice, we have come across a lot of myths about wills and common misconceptions that people have about Wills. Here are some of the common myths about wills we hear frequently. Myths about wills #1 – My wife and I can just make one “joint will” Many a couple will …
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25 November 2016
Who can prepare legal documents? The law on unqualified practice
What is an unqualified legal practice? Many people are not aware of this concept: that the preparation of most legal documents is not permitted to be done by another type of professional, only a qualified lawyer. And this is for good reason, as great damage an be done by allowing just any person to do legal work …
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Wills estate administration Power of Attorney
5 September 2016
Wills, estates and powers of attorney
At our local Melbourne office of Rigoli Lawyers we are preparing wills and powers of attorneys all the time but it never ceases to amaze me how many people are doing their “own home job” wills and powers of attorney. While I can understand they want to save money, what is overlooked is the costs …
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Power of Attorney
25 November 2015
What are Powers of Attorney and their types?
A power of attorney is a legal document where a person (known as the Principal) appoints substitute decision makers (known as their Attorney/s) who can make decisions for them. There are four types of Powers of Attorney Enduring Powers of Attorney (previously known as enduring guardianship power) means the power continues (endures) even when a …
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Power of Attorney Wills
9 September 2015
New power of attorney forms
The new Powers of Attorney Act 2014 (Vic) (Act) comes into effect as of 1 September 2015. There are new prescribed forms that need to be used from that date onwards. There are now 4 powers of attorney Non-enduring powers of attorney (previously called general powers of attorney). Enduring powers of attorney – personal (previously enduring guardianship power). …
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6 June 2014
Legal and financial fraud on the elderly
Fraud upon the elderly is becoming more and more widespread and sophisticated. Presently there does not appear to be any unified Australian legislation which protects older people from this type of abuse. In a 2011 study conducted by the Crime Research Centre of the University of Western Australia its findings were that “misuse of Enduring …
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Inheritance Power of Attorney Prenups Wills
17 March 2014
When do I get my inheritance?
We are living too long for the kids to wait for their money The average life expectancy of people has increased by 25 years over the past century. As a result of people living longer, next of kin are likely not to inherit from their parents until much later in life, often well into their …
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