When you can’t manage your money or make health decisions, it helps to have someone you trust ready to step in. Powers of attorney let you pick who looks after your financial matters. Advance care directives let you choose who makes decisions about your healthcare.
At Andrew B Thiele & Co, we’ll help you prepare these documents clearly and simply. We give you personalised advice that is free from misleading legal jargon. This gives you confidence that your desires will be followed and your business will be taken care of by your choice of people.
Powers of Attorney and Advance Care Directives Explained
In simple words, an Enduring Power of Attorney lets you choose someone to manage your money or property for you. This person can pay bills, handle your investments, or sell property when you’re not able to.
If you don't have an Advance Care Directive (ACD), other people will have to decide about your healthcare and where you will live. This may be someone appointed by a government body (SACAT) and may not even know you no know exactly what your wishes are.
The ACD replaced the older Medical Power of Attorney and Powers of Guardianship in 2014 here in South Australia. The person you choose will follow your wishes about medical treatment and living arrangements when you can’t say what you want..
How We Help with Powers of Attorney and Advance Care Directives
Our team at Andrew B Thiele & Co can assist with everything you need for your Powers of Attorney and Advance Care Directives, including:
- Writing your Advance Care Directive to cover your medical and personal care choices.
- Checking and changing or cancelling your Powers of Attorney and Advance Care Directives.
- Helping you decide who’s the best person to be your attorney or substitute decision maker.
- Ensuring all documents comply with South Australian law and are correctly signed and witnessed.
- Explaining how these documents work and when they come into effect.
Why You Need These Documents
Your money and bills can get stuck if you don’t have a Power of Attorney. This happens when you can’t manage them yourself, especially due to health reasons.
Without an Advance Care Directive, others may make decisions about your healthcare and living situation. But they might not fully understand what you want.
In a nutshell, these documents let you stay in control. They keep control in your hands and protect your wishes. They also give your family peace of mind if life changes suddenly.
Local Legal Advice You Can Trust
Being a local law firm in Maitland and Norwood, we comprehend your community necessities. That’s why we guide you regarding powers of attorney and advance care directives.
We understand that this procedure might be unsettling; therefore, we concentrate on taking it easy and without any stress for you. Ultimately, it is our mission to assist you in securing your tomorrow and at the same time, be there for the people who mean the most to you.
Get in Touch
Plan ahead and avoid leaving decisions to strangers or government bodies. Contact Andrew B Thiele & Co today for personalised advice on Powers of Attorney and Advance Care Directives, tailored to your situation and easy to understand.