Background information

A general power of attorney is a legal document that allows you (the "principal" ) to nominate one or more persons (referred to as "attorneys" ) to act on your behalf. A general power of attorney gives the attorney the authority, if you choose, to manage your legal and financial affairs, including buying and selling real estate, shares and other assets for you, operating your bank accounts, and spending money on your behalf.

A general power of attorney ceases if you lose your mental capacity after its execution. If you wish the power of attorney to continue if you lose your mental capacity, use the Enduring Power of Attorney prescribed form. An attorney under a general power of attorney cannot make decisions about your lifestyle or health. These decisions can only be made by a guardian (whether an enduring guardian appointed by you or a guardian appointed by the Civil and Administrative Tribunal or the Supreme Court).

You may set whatever limitations or conditions on your attorney that you choose. An attorney must always act in your best interest. If your attorney does not follow your directions or does not act in your best interest, you should revoke the power of attorney. You or someone on your behalf should inform the attorney of the revocation, preferably in writing. The attorney must then immediately cease to act as your attorney. If anyone else, such as a bank, has been advised about the power of attorney, that person or entity should also be informed of the revocation.

The Important information set out at the end of this form includes notes to assist in completing this form and more fully explains the role and responsibilities of an attorney.

1. Appointment of attorney by the Principal

I, {principalsName},
of address at {principalsAddress}
(“Principal”)

appoint

{attorneysName92[1]}

of

{attorneysName92[2]}

to be my attorney ('Attorney').

1. Appointment of attorney by the Principal

I, {principalsName},
of address at {principalsAddress}
(“Principal”)

appoint

{attorneysName92[1]}

of

{attorneysName92[2]}

and also appoint

{secondAttorneys93[1]}

of

{secondAttorneys93[2]}

to be my attorneys ('Attorneys').

Nomination of substitute attorney/s (optional)

[If your attorney/s vacates office, you have the option to nominate someone else to take their place.]

If my attorney/s vacate/s office, I {principalsName} of {principalsAddress}

appoint:

{detailsOf[1]}

of

{detailsOf[2]},

to be my substitute attorney/s.
(“Substitute attorney/s”).

My attorney/s may exercise the authority conferred on my attorney/s by Part 2 of the Powers of Attorney Act 2003 to do anything on my behalf I may lawfully authorise an attorney to do.

Attorney responsibilities

Your attorney must do the following:

a)              Keep your money and property separate from the attorney’s money and property.

b)              Keep reasonable accounts and records of your money and property.

c)              Not benefit from being an attorney, unless expressly authorised by you.

d)              Always act in your best interests.

e)              Always act honestly in all matters concerning your legal and financial affairs.

Failure to do so may incur civil and/or criminal penalties.

Your signature to make the appointment

{principalsSignature}

{principalsName}

{date}

{witnessSignature}

{nameOf}

{date71}