Capacity to make an enduring power of attorney in Victoria

Capacity to make an enduring power of attorney in Victoria

An enduring power of attorney lets you choose someone you trust to make financial or personal decisions for you, including if you later lose capacity. In Victoria, you must have decision-making capacity when you sign it.If you or a family member has dementia, a brain...
Testamentary capacity: what families and lawyers need to know

Testamentary capacity: what families and lawyers need to know

Testamentary capacity is the mental ability a person needs to make a valid will. When someone has dementia, a brain injury or a serious illness, families and lawyers often worry about whether a new will could later be challenged.This guide is for lawyers and for...