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Enduring Guardianship in Maitland & The Hunter Valley
An enduring guardian makes personal and medical decisions when you no longer can. Hills Solicitors prepare enduring guardianship documents under NSW law from our Maitland office.
Enduring Guardianship & Estate Planning
Estate planning is a crucial process that should not be taken for granted. It involves not only the preparation of a Will and a Power of Attorney but also an enduring guardianship. While many people tend to overlook this aspect, it is equally significant as the other two documents mentioned.
Essentially, an enduring guardianship is designed to ensure that your wishes are carried out should you become unable to make decisions or become incapacitated due to unforeseen circumstances. It comes into effect only during the period of incapacity, so it may not always be necessary, but it provides peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Hence, it is advisable to include an enduring guardianship when planning your estate to account for all potential scenarios in the future.
Appoint an Enduring Guardianship
At Hills Solicitors, we can assist you with appointing an enduring guardianship. Electing an enduring guardian can give you peace of mind knowing you will have someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf about your medical treatment and welfare should you become incapacitated.
Along with your family, we can help you decide which functions your enduring guardian has responsibility for. These may include:
- Deciding where you live
- Choosing what personal services you receive
- Providing consent for medical & dental treatment
Points to consider
When appointing an enduring guardian, it’s important to choose someone who:
- You would trust to make decisions about your health & welfare if you were unable to do so yourself
- Is most likely to be available & willing to act as your guardian should the need arise
- Understands your values and preferences regarding your health & welfare
- You feel comfortable communicating with about sensitive personal matters
You may also want to consider electing more than one enduring guardian in the event that your first choice is unable to act for you, as well as choose an alternate enduring guardian in case your initial appointee is not willing to continue in the role.
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Meet the team at Hills
Hills Solicitors first opened its doors in September of 1894 under the name T A Hill. We continued strengthening our roots in the Maitland community and later became T A Hill & Son, when our founder's son joined the family practice. We then made the change to Hills Solicitors.
We have had a total of 3 offices since those early days in 1894, all of which are a 50m walk from our current office.
Get in touch today to see how Hills can help
When you approach Hills Solicitors for any legal advice, we treat you like family. Our valuable clients are members of an evergrowing family that we wouldn't be here without.
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How we work with you
At Hills Solicitors, we take pride in our over 130 years of experience and adaptability. Our clients can trust that we will continuously evolve and tailor our services to their changing needs.
Step one
Get to know each other
When you come to Hills for advice you are never just another client to us, you become part of our large family and it is vital we get to know you.
Step two
Understanding your rights
The first step is to help you understand your rights and how you can approach the issues at hand.
Step three
Determining your goals
The most important step is understanding exactly what you would like to see at the end of your matter.
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The team at Hills are here to help with all of your legal needs, serving Maitland and the Hunter for over 130 years. With a forward-thinking approach, providing practical solutions, for an affordable price. We're here to help you when you need us.