Power of Attorney
  • About this Document
    • General Information
    • Details of the Parties
  • Complete the Document
    • Format & Signatures

General Information

  • Select the state or territory where the person issuing this power of attorney currently resides:

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    If you reside in South Australia, Western Australia or Queensland, this customisable template is not suitable for your use. In these states, you must obtain and complete the approved General Power of Attorney form available from the relevant government website.

    For South Australia – click here.

    For Queensland – click here.

    For Western Australia – click here.

  • How many attorneys/representative should be appointed under this power of attorney?

  • The appointed attorneys/representative should act:

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    “Jointly” meaning that all attorney must all act together.

    “Jointly and severally” meaning that all attorneys may act individually or can act together with the other attorneys if they choose.

  • Select the date on which this power of attorney is being dated and signed:

  • Select the type of the power of attorney that is being created:

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    A General Power of Attorney gives an appointed attorney broad authority to manage the principal’s financial and legal affairs. This can include handling banking, signing contracts, managing property, and conducting business matters.

    A Particular (or Specific) Power of Attorney grants limited authority for a defined purpose or transaction only. For example, it may authorise the attorney to sell a specific property, sign documents on a particular date, or manage affairs while the principal is overseas.

Details of the Parties

  • Indicate the full name of a person who issues this power of attorney (the principal):

  • Provide the principal's current residence address:

  • Indicate the full name of an attorney/representative that is being appointed:

  • Indicate full residential address of an attorney/representative that is being appointed:

  • List full names and residential addresses of all appointed attorneys/representatives under this power of attorney:

  • Does the principal want to place additional conditions or limitations on the authority of attorneys?

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    Possible limitations for general power of attorney in Australia includes, for example:

    – restriction of transactions above certain amount;
    – restriction to give loans;
    – prohibition of changing existing investment strategies;
    – prohibition of entering into long-term leases etc.

  • Describe all the limitations on the authority of the attorney:

  • This power of attorney operates:

  • Select the date from which this power of attorney becomes effective:

  • Select the date from which this power of attorney expires:

  • Describe the period during which this Power of Attorney will remain valid and in effect:

  • List all powers and authorities that the principal grants to the attorney under this power of attorney:

  • Do you want to add Principle's signature?

  • Add Principle's Signature:

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