Estate Planning Specialists
We take the stress out of estate planning, making the process seamless and straightforward. Backed by years of expertise, our team offers expert legal advice at every stage of the process.
Comprehensive Services
Whether you’re making a Will or changing one, executing a Will or disputing one, Kells is your cornerstone. Let our expert estate planning lawyers assist you.
Conveniently Located
With offices in Sydney and the Illawarra, we are conveniently located to provide easy access to our services for clients across NSW.
Personalised Legal Solutions
We believe every client deserves a bespoke approach. That’s why we craft solutions based on your unique needs, helping you achieve your long-term goals.
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Who will make crucial decisions on your behalf if you are no longer able to do so? An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint a trusted person to manage your financial and legal affairs if you lose capacity.
At Kells, our estate planning lawyers can provide clear and proper legal advice to help you establish an Enduring Power of Attorney that accurately reflects your needs and priorities. This is a critical step that helps to ensure your future is secure and your wishes are protected.
How Can Our Estate Planning Lawyers in Sydney Help?
What would happen to your financial affairs if you were suddenly unable to manage them? Are you ready for the unexpected challenges life may bring? An Enduring Power of Attorney allows you to protect your assets and financial affairs if an accident or illness leaves you unable to take control.
The team at Kells is here to guide you through the process of creating an Enduring Power of Attorney. We provide legal advice based on your specific situation and explain the different types of powers of attorney available to you. Our Sydney estate planning lawyers have extensive experience in estate planning and will help you make a clear and informed decision to secure your future.
Case Study
Jess’s husband Tom has impaired mental capacity and is cared for in an aged care facility. Tom has money in a bank account. The bank will not allow Jess to access Tom’s bank account unless she has the legal authority to do so. As Tom does not have an Enduring Power of Attorney, Jess has to apply to NCAT to grant her power over Tom’s financial affairs to enable her to sign documents on Tom’s behalf. This could have been avoided if Tom had appointed an attorney whilst he still had capacity.
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Do you have any questions or are you looking for the right professional advice? Call us today and let our expert estate planning lawyers assist you.
Frequently Asked Questions
An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone you trust to manage your financial affairs if you become unable to do so. This could be your spouse, a trusted family member, a close friend, or a professional adviser. It is a vital part of your estate planning and helps ensure your financial future is properly managed in the event of an accident or severe incapacity.
Your appointed attorney can access bank accounts to withdraw or deposit funds, pay bills, and manage assets such as property, shares, or other investments. They have a duty to act in your best interests and manage your finances responsibly.
It is important not to confuse an Enduring Power of Attorney with a Will. A Will only takes effect after your death, while an Enduring Power of Attorney allows someone to assist you with financial decisions during your lifetime if needed.
At Kells, we can provide legal advice on selecting the right person for this role and ensure the appointment is legally secure. Contact us to discuss how an Enduring Power of Attorney can protect your financial future and bring you peace of mind.
At Kells, we recommend that every adult has an Enduring Power of Attorney.
Life is unpredictable, and accidents or illness can happen at any time. It is important to have someone legally appointed to act on your behalf if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. This applies to everyone, regardless of age or life stage.
An Enduring Power of Attorney is essential in the event of severe incapacity:
- Crippling accident
- Stroke
- Dementia / Alzheimer’s diagnoses.
Remember that the unforeseen can strike without warning. Once you lose capacity, it is too late to make these arrangements. Protect your future by appointing an Enduring Power of Attorney today.
Yes, you can set up a Power of Attorney to be used while you are travelling overseas. This allows a trusted person to manage your financial and legal affairs during your absence.
At Kells, we can assist you in preparing a Power of Attorney document based on your needs. This ensures your responsibilities are managed, and your affairs are properly handled while you are abroad.
Area of Expertise
Blended Families and Mutual Will Agreements
Business Succession Planning
Complex Advice
Deceased Estate Probate
Disputing Wills and Family Provision Claims
Enduring Guardian / Advanced Health Care Directives
Enduring Power of Attorney
Estate Planning Check-up and Safe Custody of Documents
Residential Aged Care
Self Managed Superannuation Funds
Testamentary Trust Wills
Wills
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