FAQ
An Enduring Power of Attorney (“EPA”) is a document where a person (called “the Donor”) gives another person or persons (called “the Donee/s”) the legal authority to make legal and financial decisions on their behalf. Your attorney therefore “stands in your shoes” and can do anything you could do, eg: sell and buy property, pay your accounts, attend to banking, manage investments, taxation and all other administrative matters. Legally, your attorney must act with diligence and in your best interests and keep full and proper records of the actions undertaken on your behalf.
An EPA does not extend to health and well-being decisions
Please see our News/Information section for an information sheet or contact us for more information.
If you wish to make an Enduring Power of Attorney, please download the attached PDF instruction sheet, fill in the details and return to us and we will be in contact with you shortly.
If you die without a Will, your Estate does not automatically go to your spouse! Section 14 of the Administration Act 1903 provides a set formula for the distribution of your estate if you die without a Will. This formula will apply (unless contested which is costly) regardless of:
- the quality / length of your relationship with this person;
- the recipient’s personal circumstances and status; and
- whether there are more deserving people who you would rather have nominated to benefit from your estate.
Please see our News/Information section for an information sheet or contact us for more information.
Please click the following link to download our simple Will instruction sheet, which you can fill in and send back to us and we will contact you in relation to making your Will.
If you wish to make changes to an existing discretionary trust, please download the below PDF, fill in the details and return to us and we will be in contact with you shortly to discuss the instructions.
An Enduring Power of Guardianship (“EPG”) is a legal document where you (“the appointor”) appoint someone (called “the guardian(s)”) to make personal and lifestyle decision on your behalf, should you become incapable of making such decision yourself.
Your enduring guardian has power to (or restricted or limited decision making authority, depending upon your wishes e.g. your enduring guardian may make some of the decisions above but not others):
- decide where you live (whether permanently or temporarily) & who you live / associate with;
- decide whether or not you work and, if so, any matters related to that work;
- make health care & treatment decisions on your behalf ;
- decide what education and training you receive;
- commence, defend, conduct or settle any legal proceedings on your behalf;
- advocate for and make decisions about the support services you access;
- seek and receive information on your behalf.
Please see our News/Information section for an information sheet or contact us for more information.
If you wish to make an Enduring Power of Guardianship, please download the attached PDF form, fill in and return to us and we will contact you shortly.
To set up a company is a very straight forward process with BNT Legal.
Please download and fill in the attached PDF form and return it to us and we will take care of the rest and notify you once we have an ACN registered.
If you matter is more complicated that the instructions provide, please contact us as we are happy to assist you in the process and understand and explain your situation before you incorporate.
Download the attached PDF, fill in the details and return to us and we will take care of the rest!
If you encounter any issues, please contact the friendly staff of BNT Legal and they will be more than happy to guide you through the process to set up a family trust.
To establish your own SMSF (self managed superannuation fund) please click the attached PDF download form and fill it in, save and email back to us or print and scan and send to us and we will take care of the rest.
Please contact us if you have any queries relating to your SMSF.
