Wills & Power of Attorney

Practical, legally sound documents that protect your wishes, your loved ones, and the people you trust to act for you.

Ballarat & Central Highlands

Planning for the future involves important legal decisions that protect your assets, wishes and loved ones. Wills and powers of attorney must meet strict legal requirements to be effective and reflect your personal circumstances.

We help you understand what documents you need, how they operate, and what to consider when planning ahead. Our advice is practical, clear and tailored to your situation, giving you confidence that your intentions are properly recorded.

Whether you are preparing a new will, updating existing arrangements, or appointing someone to manage your affairs, we provide guidance that focuses on certainty, protection and peace of mind.

How We Can Help You

Whether you are buying or selling a home, retirement village unit, vacant block of land, strata title, commercial real estate or rural property, HCS can assist you with:

Wills and Planning

Drafting and updating Wills. Clear asset and beneficiary planning. Guardianship and family provisions guidance.

Powers and Medical Decisions

Enduring Power of Attorney, financial and personal. Medical treatment decision maker appointments.

Advice and Appointments

Advice on capacity and execution requirements. Safe document storage and certified copies. Appointments available in person or by phone.

Wills

A Will sets out how your assets will be distributed when you die. It can also cover guardianship for young children, charitable gifts, and funeral wishes.

Will kits can work, but issues often arise if wording is unclear or the document is not signed and witnessed correctly. This can lead to ambiguity, disputes, foreseeable challenges not being addressed, and even an invalid Will.

Working with a lawyer gives peace of mind that your Will is clear, legally compliant, and structured to reduce avoidable disputes for your family.

Powers of Attorney

A Power of Attorney lets you appoint someone to act for you in certain situations. Depending on the document, they may be able to make decisions about financial matters, personal matters, and medical treatment.

An Enduring Power of Attorney can operate while you still have capacity and continue if you lose capacity, until it is revoked or you pass away.

You can also appoint a medical treatment decision maker to make medical decisions if you lose capacity. This can be a family member, friend, or a trusted professional.

We can help you choose the right document for your circumstances and ensure it is prepared and signed correctly.

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