Make a power of attorney

You can make an enduring power of attorney using the Enduring Power of Attorney Kit, developed by the Legal Services Commission. It contains all the forms you'll need and explains how to complete them.

If you're still uncertain after reading the kit, consider seeking legal advice.

You can download an example copy of the kit which contains instructions and examples of what the completed forms should look like.

You can purchase extra forms from Service SA or download editable Microsoft Word (.DOC) versions for free from the Land Services SA website.

• Power of attorney form P1 - Land Services SA (located under 'Registration forms')
• Enduring power of attorney form P2 - Land Services SA (located under 'Registration forms').

Other ways to make a power of attorney

Public Trustee

The Public Trustee can prepare this documentation for eligible customers.

Solicitor

Engage a solicitor - find a lawyer near you on the Law Society of SA website.

Registering power of attorney

You don't have to register your power of attorney. However, before your donee/s can deal with your real estate, the power of attorney must be lodged at Land Services SA.

Revoke a power of attorney

To revoke a power of attorney, you must:

• inform your donee in writing that you're ending their appointment
• inform your bank and any other relevant groups or businesses your donee may have been dealing with that the appointment has been revoked.

If you don't do this, your donee can legally continue to make decisions on your behalf.

If your power of attorney has been lodged with Land Services SA, you must lodge a revocation with them. Instructions on how to do this are included in the Do-it-yourself Enduring Power of Attorney Kit.