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Planning ahead

Information about authorising someone to make decisions on your behalf if you are no longer able to, and making a will to distribute your assets after you die.

Powers of Attorney

Powers of Attorney

Find out more about how to allow someone else to make decisions on your behalf about your property and finances.
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Enduring Guardianship

Enduring Guardianship

Find out more about how to allow someone else to make lifestyle decisions about you in case you later lose the mental capacity to make these decisions yourself.
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Making a will

Making a will

Find out more about wills and who can help you prepare your will to make sure it is valid.
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Contact us

If you have a legal problem in NSW, Legal Aid NSW is here to help you.

Speaking for myself

This brochure has information about planning for later life decision-making and the steps you can take to protect your interests.

Who will decide for you if you can't decide?

This brochure has information to help you plan ahead in case you lose the capacity to make your own decisions.

Who gets my stuff when I die?

This brochure has information about wills and why they are important for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Why make a will?

This brochure has information about wills, including why it is important for everyone to have a will and how to make one.

Everyone deserves respect

This brochure has information about legal help for older people.

Legal words

Learn some common legal words you may see when dealing with your legal problem.

Last updated: October 2026

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