A couple of weeks (but quicker if it's urgent!)
We'll catch up and discuss your circumstances. To give you the best advice it helps for us to understand a little about your family, your assets and whether you need a power of attorney for use now or for storing away in case it is needed later on. It's important to make sure your document is going to be practical and appoints the right person (or people) who will carry out their duties as attorney acting in your best interests and in a manner which is consistent with your values.
At the end of the meeting we will usually book you in for another meeting about two weeks later.
After our meeting, we'll draft your power of attorney to make sure it is accurate and that it reflects the instructions you gave us.
We'll catch up again to check, discuss and sign your power of attorney. There are special signing rules and you'll need to sign in front of your lawyer (who is a "qualified witness") as well as another member from our team who will act as the second witness.
Once signed, we'll work with you to make sure that your attorneys can sign a statement to accept their appointment as your attorney, and then we can store your original document away in our records on your behalf.
It is common for people to make Powers of Attorney at the same time as making their will and appointing a medical treatment decision maker and we can take instructions from you to assist with all of these documents at once (no need to make separate appointments).
Our Meags grew up on a dairy farm near Cobden and has a genuine knack for people. It’s no wonder that she’s a wonderful host and embraces every moment she can, feeding food (and wine) to her friends and family at home. We all wish we could score an invite to her place at Christmas. Just maybe not when the Magpies are playing on TV. Yep, another Collingwood nutter!
You don’t have to drive too far to see Bec slaying her guitar with her pub rock cover band. The volume is quite a contrast to her upbringing on a peaceful farm! Bec comes from three generations of dairy farmers in Camperdown. That’s a lot of legacy, life experience and appreciation for practicality – all of which she naturally applies in her advice. And her clients love her for it.
Shaun cherishes the sense of community living in Camperdown, having moved from Geelong seven years ago. It’s no wonder he enjoys playing team sports, such as cricket, tennis and soccer. He and his lovely wife also have a young son and two dogs to run around after.
Grace loves the convenience of how close everything is in the country. From work, family, the supermarket and of course, her home. She grew up in Colac and learnt a lot of life experience from her parents who run a business in the ag industry. If you haven’t been lucky enough to meet her in the office just yet, find her watching the local Colac Tigers come the weekend.
Ash's upbringing revolved around shearing sheds, saleyards and running amok in the NSW bush. She's now enjoying bringing up her young son on the Bellarine and enjoying all that this area has to offer. If you ask Ash about football, she’ll tell you the Bombers are due for some strong finals action. We think she'll be waiting some time yet!
Our Saint ’Nick’ is not just a St Kilda supporter. He’s an avid video game player and enjoys listening to music to accompany the relaxing atmosphere of country life. We’re not sure if it’s his choice in football teams that makes him ultra-resilient or his two younger brothers. Maybe ask him when you chat to him next.
Robyn says she was born and bred in Tigerland as a Richmond supporter. We think she made a smart move choosing Colac as her new home. She might not swap footy teams any time soon, but she does enjoy time in her garden, decorating her home and basking in the love of her family and friends.
Born and raised in Colac, if you haven’t met Sonja, you’ve probably spoken to her on the phone. Next time ask her about her hobbies of drawing, crocheting or which books she’s devouring at present. You can also ask her about her beautiful grandkids who, like her footy team Carlton for a change, are bringing much joy to her life.
Our Rubes is a true gem, in our eyes and as a player on the netball court. When she’s not greeting everyone at our Camperdown reception, you’ll find her at the Kolora Noorat Football Netball Club, darting about the court or directing play as a coach. We’re not such fans of Rubes’ footy side (the Tigers), but love having her at the heart of our team.
The lovely Gayle has lived in Cobden for 46 years and has worked in Camperdown for the last 25 of those. The friendly locals keep her loyal to the area and her three children and three grandchildren keep her on her toes. As too does her passion for badminton! When it’s time to slow down the pace, she picks up her patchwork.
Our Abbs grew up on a dairy farm in New Zealand but followed her heart and found herself in Colac. She loves cheering on her hubby who plays footy for South Colac and chasing her pooch, Willow. When she's winding down for ‘me time', she’ll either opt to cook or snuggle under a doona with a good book.
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