Why does a lawyer have to prepare your power of attorney?

While the final document may look relatively simple, there are many legal questions to be considered to ensure it expresses your instructions clearly.

There are also technical rules under the provisions of the Conveyancing Act and the Powers of Attorney Act, about the drafting and signing of a power of attorney.

You can’t give an effective enduring power of attorney without having a lawyer explain the document to you before you sign, and the lawyer signing a certificate that he or she has carried out that task. If you draw up your own power