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Sydney, St George and the Sutherland Shire · Family Lawyer

Power of attorney and enduring guardian lawyer in Hurstville

An enduring power of attorney covers money and property; an enduring guardian covers health and lifestyle decisions. Marano Family Lawyers in Hurstville explains the difference, prepares both and witnesses them as the law requires. The Hurstville office is at Level 2, Suite 13/2-4 Cross St, Hurstville NSW 2220.

Annamaria can witness your documents at our Hurstville office on Cross Street.

Which document does what

DocumentCoversContinues if you lose capacity?
General power of attorneyMoney and property, for a set purposeNo
Enduring power of attorneyMoney and propertyYes
Enduring guardian appointmentWhere you live, services, health and medical treatmentTakes effect when you lose capacity

An enduring guardian cannot make decisions about money; that is the attorney's role. An enduring power of attorney must be witnessed by a prescribed witness, such as a solicitor, and is registered with NSW Land Registry Services only if it will be used to deal with land.

How it works

  1. Talk through who you trust and what powers to give.
  2. We prepare the documents.
  3. You sign and Annamaria witnesses; your attorney or guardian accepts in writing.
  4. Keep copies for your bank, your doctor and your family.

What to bring

  • Photo identification
  • Names and contact details of the people you want to appoint
  • Any existing power of attorney or guardian appointment
FAQs

Asked before the first call

What is the difference between a power of attorney and an enduring guardian?
Marano Family Lawyers in Hurstville explains that an attorney manages money and property, while an enduring guardian makes lifestyle, health and medical decisions.
When does an enduring power of attorney start?
Marano Family Lawyers in Hurstville notes it can start straight away or on a date or event you choose, and it continues if you lose capacity.
Who can witness an enduring power of attorney?
Marano Family Lawyers in Hurstville explains that it must be a prescribed witness, such as a solicitor, who certifies that you understood the document.
Is it too late if my parent already has dementia?
Not always. Marano Family Lawyers in Hurstville assesses whether the person still has capacity to sign; if not, other options include an application to NCAT.
Can I appoint more than one attorney?
Yes. Marano Family Lawyers in Hurstville explains joint and several appointments and how each works day to day.
Do I need to register my power of attorney?
Only to deal with land. Marano Family Lawyers in Hurstville can arrange registration when it is needed.
Can my documents be witnessed at our Hurstville office?
Yes. Annamaria Marano witnesses enduring powers of attorney and enduring guardian appointments at our Hurstville office at Level 2, Suite 13/2-4 Cross St, Hurstville NSW 2220.
How do I get to the Hurstville office?
Marano Family Lawyers in Hurstville is at Level 2, Suite 13/2-4 Cross St, Hurstville NSW 2220, a short walk from Hurstville station and Westfield Hurstville. The office has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an assistive hearing loop.

Talk to Marano Family Lawyers in Hurstville. Call 1300 056 674 or send an enquiry, and we will arrange a time to talk, face to face or online.

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Business information

Marano Family Lawyers Sydney

Address
Level 2, suite 13/2 4 Cross Street, Hurstville NSW 2220Get directions →
Hours
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24M3+PP · -33.96570, 151.10429Open map →

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Opening hours, our address and how to get here.

Opening hours

Hours
Monday9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am – 5:00 pm
WednesdayToday9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am – 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Status: Open today 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Appointments: face to face or online; after hours by arrangement

Address

Level 2, suite 13/2 4 Cross Street
Hurstville NSW 2220

  • Status: Hours
  • Parking: Wheelchair accessible, Free on-site parking, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Accessible parking
Google Plus Code24M3+PP Hurstville NSW, Australia
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A short walk from Hurstville station and Westfield Hurstville. Kogarah Local Court is a short drive away.

Family Lawyer in Hurstville and nearby

Areas we serve

These are just some of the local suburbs we cover.

Service options

Online appointmentsOn-site services

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, toilet and car parkAssistive hearing loop

Crowd

LGBTQ+ friendly

Planning

Appointment requiredAfter-hours appointments by arrangementBring photo identification and your documents

From the business

Identifies as women-owned
Sources & references
  1. NSW Parliamentary Counsel. (n.d.). Powers of Attorney Act 2003 (NSW). NSW Government. https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2003-053
  2. NSW Parliamentary Counsel. (n.d.). Guardianship Act 1987 (NSW). NSW Government. https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-257
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