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Power of Attorney

Decide now.
Decide together.

A Power of Attorney lets the people you trust step in if you can’t. Choose who, choose when, and put it in writing in a few quiet minutes.

Available in VIC and NSW · other states soon
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In plain English

What a Power of Attorney does.

A Power of Attorney is a legal document. You sign it while you have the capacity to make decisions, and it appoints someone (or several someones) to act on your behalf if a day comes that you can’t.

The word that matters is enduring. A general Power of Attorney lapses the moment you lose capacity. An enduring one keeps going. That’s the whole point. It’s a document for when life turns, not for a holiday or a convenience.

The exact documents differ by state. In Victoria, your kit pairs an Enduring Power of Attorney with a Medical Treatment Decision Maker appointment. In NSW, an Enduring Power of Attorney and an Enduring Guardianship. We send the right set for where you live.

You’re in charge of the terms: you can limit it to specific decisions, name more than one attorney, require them to act together or separately, and revoke it at any time while you still have capacity.

Three kinds of decisions

The decisions you can hand over.

Most people grant all three. You don’t have to. Pick the ones that matter, and pick whom for each.

  • 01

    Financial

    Money, property, paperwork.

    Appoint someone to manage your bank accounts, pay your bills, sell or rent property, and lodge tax. Only when you ask, or only if you can’t.

  • 02

    Personal

    Where you live, who you see.

    Choose who decides on day-to-day matters: where you live, who you spend time with, and the support you receive.

  • 03

    Medical

    Care, treatment, comfort.

    Name someone to consent to medical treatment on your behalf, or refuse it, when you can’t speak for yourself.

Two ways through

Plain pricing. No subscription.

One price for a Power of Attorney on its own, or a softer price when paired with a Will. Both cover financial, personal and medical decisions.

On its own

Power of Attorney

Just the Power of Attorney. Same documents, no Will.

$99 once-off

  • Financial, personal & medical decisions
  • Multiple attorneys, jointly or separately
  • Plain-English signing & witnessing instructions
  • Free updates for 12 months
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Better value

Paired with a Will

Power of Attorney + Will

Cover the two documents most adults eventually need. Together, for less.

$89 + $159 Power of Attorney bundled with a Will

  • Everything in the standalone Power of Attorney
  • Legally-binding Will, executor & beneficiaries
  • Guardianship for under-18 children
  • Free updates on both for 12 months
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How it works

Three quiet steps.

  1. 01

    Answer a few questions.

    Plain language, no legal jargon. About fifteen minutes from start to finish. Pause and resume any time.

  2. 02

    Print your documents.

    Download and print at home, or anywhere with a printer. Each page is laid out exactly as the law expects it.

  3. 03

    Sign and witness.

    Follow the witnessing instructions we send with the documents. Once signed, your Power of Attorney is legally valid.

Why people choose Willed

Drafted carefully. Used widely.

  • Built by lawyers

    Drafted and reviewed by Australian estate-planning solicitors.

  • State-compliant

    Tailored to current Victorian and New South Wales legislation.

  • Trusted widely

    Trusted by 150,000+ Australians since 2020.

  • Private by default

    Your details are encrypted and never shared without consent.

Loved by Australians

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Top questions about writing a Power of Attorney

What are Powers of Attorney?

Powers of Attorney are legal documents that allow the person (or people) you nominate to make important decisions on your behalf when you are no longer able to make them yourself. Powers of Attorney may cover financial, personal and medical matters.

What's the difference between General and Enduring Power of Attorney

A General Power of Attorney authorises the person (or people) you nominate to act on your behalf for a specific purpose and for a limited time.

An Enduring Power of Attorney authorises the person (or people) you nominate to act on your behalf even when you no longer have decision-making capacity, and has no time limit.

At Willed, we only offer the ability to create an Enduring Power of Attorney.

When should I make my Powers of Attorney and when will they take effect?

In Australia, anyone over the age of 18 years can make a POA. Importantly you must be of sound mind to create these documents, so it's best to make them sooner rather than later.

Your POA will take effect either at the time you choose or when a medical professional certifies your incapacity, whichever is earlier.

Do I need witnesses when signing my Power of Attorney documents?

Yes, witnesses are required when signing Power of Attorney documents. Their presence ensures the authenticity and legality of the document. Upon printing your POA, you'll see we have included clear instructions about how the documents must be witnessed in your state or territory.

In most states and territories of Australia, a Justice of the Peace can witness the signing of your POA. However, a JP is not a prescribed witness in NSW. In NSW, these documents a solicitor or a registrar of a local court may be required. Please take this into account when considering the finalisation of your POA.

What's the difference between POA and a legal Will?

Powers of Attorney and a Will have different purposes and operate at different times.

A POA relates to decisions to be made on your behalf during your lifetime. A Will concerns the manner in which your estate is to be distributed following your death.

Do I need a POA? What happens if I don't have a POA in place?

If you don't appoint an attorney and you become incapaccitaed, decisions may be made on your behalf by someone you haven't (and possibly wouldn't have) chosen. Therefore, making a POA will help ensure that decisions are made on your behalf by those you trust.

Like your legal Will, a legal POA clarifies your wishes. Your family won't have to guess what you want, leading to less stress and arguments!

How much does POA cost at Willed? And how long does it take?

A traditional law firm will typically charge hundreds of dollars (or more!) to draft POA documents.

At Willed, you can make your POA (including Advanced Medical Care Directive or Medical Treatment Decisionmaker) for $99, or just $89 if you purchase it with your Will.

What do I need to create my Powers of Attorney?

To write your POA with Willed, all you need is:

  • around 10 minutes
  • details of who you'd trust to make medical, financial, and personal decisions on
    your behalf, and
  • an idea of the powers you're granting them.

What powers will my attorney legally have? Can I limit them?

Although the specifics vary from across states and territories, your attorney(s) will have the ability to make decisions on your behalf in relation to financial, personal and/or medical matters. Although they are legally bound to act in your best interests, it's still important to appoint people you trust.

When making your POA, you'll be able to define and limit the powers being granted.

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