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If you need a trusted power of attorney lawyer in Melbourne, Melbourne International Lawyers can prepare clear, legally sound powers of attorney that protect you and your family — especially where decisions may need to be made while you’re travelling, living overseas, or supporting relatives across borders.
A properly drafted power of attorney can help with:
Melbourne International Lawyers supports clients with international family arrangements and cross-border legal needs, including powers of attorney used alongside conveyancing, estates, and overseas document certification.
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A power of attorney is a legal document that authorises another person (your “attorney”) to act on your behalf.
Depending on the type of power of attorney, your attorney may be able to make decisions about:
Choosing the right document — and drafting it correctly — is essential.
We can advise on and prepare the appropriate type for your circumstances, including:
Used for financial and legal decisions while you still have capacity — often for temporary situations (e.g., travel, short-term absence).
Designed to continue if you lose decision-making capacity. Common in:
Because we also provide conveyancing and property law services, we can ensure the power of attorney is:
We regularly assist clients who need documents prepared for:
Where required, we can coordinate with our Notary Public services to help ensure documents are properly certified for international use.
This is particularly helpful for:
Selecting the right attorney is one of the most important decisions you can make.
We can guide you on:
Many people underestimate how much a poorly prepared power of attorney can cost in stress, delay, and legal disputes.
A power of attorney lawyer helps ensure:
Often yes, but execution requirements can vary. We can advise on the best approach and whether notary services are needed.
Yes — provided it is correctly drafted and acceptable to the relevant parties, including banks and the other side of the transaction.
In many situations, powers of attorney can be revoked. We can advise on the correct process.
If you need a power of attorney lawyer in Melbourne, contact Melbourne International Lawyers for clear advice and a properly prepared document that works when you need it most.