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Powers of Attorney Lawyer Melbourne

Appoint the Right People to Make the Right Decisions – When You Can’t

Legal Authority You Can Trust in Times of Uncertainty

A Power of Attorney is a powerful legal tool. It allows someone you trust to make crucial decisions on your behalf if you become sick, injured, overseas, or otherwise unable to act for yourself. Whether financial, personal, or medical, this authority must be structured with precision – because your peace of mind, assets and well-being depend on it

At Kelly & Chapman Lawyers

we’ve helped clients across Melbourne’s southeast create, update and revoke Powers of Attorney for over five decades. We ensure your documents are legally valid, clearly worded, and reflect your wishes without ambiguity or risk.

Powers of Attorney

Essential for seniors, those with health risks, overseas travellers, or people planning to travel.

It is a legal document authorising another person to act on your behalf in financial, medical or lifestyle matters.

May be resolved through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or court proceedings in VCAT, Magistrates’, County or Supreme Courts.

Comes in various forms, including General Power of Attorney, Enduring Power of Attorney (for financial or personal matters), and Medical Treatment Decision Maker.

Can prevent delays, confusion and conflict during emergencies or incapacity

Why Choose Our Power of Attorney Lawyers

At Kelly & Chapman, we understand how sensitive these decisions can be. We provide clear advice, draft airtight documents, and ensure you know every step – no jargon, no confusion.

We provide:

Personalised legal advice based on your circumstances
Enduring and medical powers of attorney compliant with Victorian law
Help choosing suitable attorneys and setting clear limits on authority

Execution with correct witnessing, formalities and certificates
Safe document storage and ongoing updates if needed

When You Need a Power of Attorney

1. You’re Planning for the Future

Health can change. Life can surprise us. Creating a Power of Attorney ensures that your bills are paid, your decisions respected, and your medical care managed – even if you lose capacity.

We help you prepare now to protect your future.

2. You’re Travelling or Moving Overseas

If you’ll be outside Australia and need someone to handle your affairs, such as banking, contracts, and property settlements, a General Power of Attorney gives temporary, secure authority.

We ensure it’s correctly timed and limited for your protection.lly.

3. You’re Caring for an Elderly Parent or Relative

Many families act too late. By the time someone loses capacity, it’s often too late to make a Power of Attorney, and VCAT may need to appoint a guardian or administrator.

We help your loved ones stay in control by acting early.

4. You Want to Control Who Makes Medical Decisions

By appointing a Medical Treatment Decision Maker, you nominate the person who will speak for you on care, treatment and end-of-life choices – if you can’t speak for yourself.

We help you align this appointment with your values and care plans.

5. You’re Updating Wills, Estates or Legal Documents

A Power of Attorney complements your Will. It ensures continuity and legal authority during your lifetime, while your Will takes effect after death.

We draft both to ensure complete alignment of wishes and legal protection.

Our Powers of Attorney Process

Consultation

We discuss your goals, health status, concerns and potential attorneys. We advise on legal types of authority and their suitability

Drafting the Documents

We prepare clear, legally sound documents tailored to your needs, including:
• Enduring Power of Attorney (Financial/Personal)
• Medical Treatment Decision Maker appointment
• General Power of Attorney (time-limited)

Signing and Witnessing

We oversee the execution, ensuring the correct witnesses are present and the statutory certificate is signed. This is essential for enforceability.

Storage and Copies

We provide certified copies and recommend safe storage. We can also hold the original securely at our office if you wish.

Future Support

Do you need to update, revoke, or activate the document? We assist at any stage, with clarity and legal certainty.

Why Choose Our Litigation Lawyers

Disputes are stressful — we make them manageable. Our litigation lawyers offer:

Over 50 years of courtroomand negotiation experience

Convenient Bentleigh office with free parking

Multilingual service in Greek, Croatian, Bosnian and Serbian

Trusted by generations of Melbourne families

Clear, respectful guidance in sensitive family situations

We’ve helped thousands of Victorians protect their dignity, choices, and financial future.

Types of Powers of Attorney We Draft

Enduring Power of Attorney (Financial & Personal)
Grants ongoing decision-making power, even if you lose mental capacity.

Medical Treatment Decision Maker
Legally appoints someone to make medical decisions if you’re unable to.

General Power of Attorney
Gives specific, short-term authority (e.g. while overseas) and ends if you lose capacity.

Support Person Appointment (optional)
Enables someone to access information and assist you (but not make decisions).

We ensure that your documents are clear, enforceable, and accurately reflect your intentions.

What Our Clients Say

Today the cycle of buying and selling was completed. We were recommended to Kelly and Chapman by a friend who said that Susan and Laiany are the most competent team to handle the conveyancing for a purchase and sale. Throughout the process of buying and selling we were always kept updated and fully informed. When selling potential purchasers were requesting special conditions along with various requests. The recommendations in answer to these from both Susan and Laiany were always sound and relevant in safeguarding our interests. Laiany and Susan are the hardest working conveyancing team we have come across in the many property transactions we have been involved in over the years. We can highly recommend them if you require a conveyancer. Thank you Susan and Laiany

Michael Lewit
May 16, 2025
Outstanding experience dealing with professionals such as Misko and Susan. As a local real estate agent I am careful who I recommend to my clients but each time the team at Kelly & Chapman deliver excellent service. Keep up the great work!

Anthony Fordham
June 7, 2024
Fantastic place to get what you need done. Debbie was an absolute star! Highly recommend.

Flynn Cooray
July 2, 2025
Nice and friendly service. Always welcoming and they are pretty quick with the process

Avr
April 22, 2025
My experience with Susan @ Kelly & Chapman lawyers was seamless. Susan guided me through every part of the process ensuring I was kept informed and understood what the 'next steps' would be. I received very clear communications with instructions on what I needed to do where/when, making it all very easy for me to follow and comply. All-in-all this was a very positive experience for me - thanks to Susan and I would definitely look to utilise her services again if I needed them. I highly recommend you try them out!

Lee Muddle
August 2, 2023