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Legal Matters:The Power of Attorney

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Oliver Slewa explains the importance of establishing both a Power of Attorney and a Guardianship appointment. These legal arrangements are essential for managing a person's financial, legal, and health matters. Mr Slewa notes that while a person may appoint someone as their attorney while they still have full mental capacity, the authority granted under an Enduring Power of Attorney generally takes effect only when they are no longer able to manage their own affairs due to a loss of mental capacity.


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By Ninos Emmanuel

Presented by Oliver Slewa

Source: SBS


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Oliver Slewa explains the importance of establishing both a Power of Attorney and a Guardianship appointment. These legal arrangements are essential for managing a person's financial, legal, and health matters. Mr Slewa notes that while a person may appoint someone as their attorney while they still have full mental capacity, the authority granted under an Enduring Power of Attorney generally takes effect only when they are no longer able to manage their own affairs due to a loss of mental capacity.



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