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Wills
Q. Do I have to make out a will?
A. You have no legal obligation to make
a Will, but it is a wise choice. If you die without a Will, you will not
have a say in how your assets will be distributed or who distributes them.
Q. Can I prepare my own Will?
A. Yes you can, but you run the risk of
causing emotional and costly legal battles amongst relatives. There are
a number of legal requirements that must be met when drawing up a Will.
Failure to comply with these requirements will invalidate the Will. If this
happens, the law may consider that you have no Will and the laws of intestacy
will apply unless the invalidity is challenged.
Power of Attorney
Q. Who can be an appointed attorney?
A. Your appointed attorney must be 18 years of age, must not be your
health care provider (eg your doctor); must not be a bankrupt; or must not
be a paid carer.
It is important that you choose someone you trust, who is capable of looking
after your affairs. You can choose more than one attorney.
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