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GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY
Part 1: General
This power of attorney is made on the
day of
2006
By JOHN CITIZEN ("the principal") of 1 Smith Street, Newcastle.

1.
I appoint my wife MARY CITIZEN of 1 Smith Street, Newcastle to be my attorney or if

she is unwilling or not capable of acting my brother PETER CITIZEN of 2 Bridge
Street, Newcastle and my brother-in-law ANTHONY CLARKE of 3 Brown Street,
Newcastle. My attorneys may exercise the authority conferred on my attorneys by Part 2
of the Powers of Attorney Act 2003 to do on my behalf anything I may lawfully authorise
an attorney to do. My attorneys' authority is subject to any additional details specified in
Part 2 of this document.
2.
This power of attorney operates - immediately
3.
If I appoint more than one attorney, then I appoint them jointly.

Part 2: Additional powers and restrictions
4.
I authorise my attorneys to give reasonable gifts as provided by section 11(2) of the

Powers of Attorney Act 2003.
5.
I authorise my attorneys to confer benefits on the attorneys to meet the attorneys'

reasonable living and medical expenses as provided by section 12(2) of the Powers of
Attorney Act 2003.
SIGNED SEALED and DELIVERED by
the said JOHN CITIZEN in the presence of: )

)
.....................................................................
...................................................................
Witness
Name:
Address:
- 2SIGNED SEALED and DELIVERED by
the said JOHN CITIZEN in the presence of:
)
)
..........................................................................
........................................................
Witness
Name:
Address:
Certificate under Section 19 of the Powers of Attorney Act 2003

Note: This certificate is to be completed only if clause 2 is retained and you want to create an enduring power of attorney.
I JOHN WILLIAM HOLLLIER, Solicitor ..................................................................................

(Name)
of Peter Evans & Associates, 4th Floor, 6 Bolton Street, Newcastle ..........................................
(Address)
1.
I explained the effect of this power of attorney to the principal before it was signed.
2.
The principal appeared to understand the effect of this power of attorney.
3.
I am a prescribed witness.
4.
I am not an attorney under this power of attorney.
5.
I have witnessed the signature of this power of attorney by the principal.
Dated:
2006
Solicitor
Barrister
Licensed conveyancer
Registrar of a Local Court
Employee of the Public Trustee
Employee of a trustee company within the meaning of the Trustee Companies Act 1964
Other (specify) .......................................................................................................................................................................................
Note: Delete inappropriate categories
Acceptance by Attorney
Note: To be used for enduring powers of attorney only. It must be signed before the power of attorney can be used by the attorney.
I accept my appointment as an attorney under this enduring power of attorney.
..
Attorney
Attorney
Dated:
2006
Dated:
2006
Important Information for Principals and Attorneys

6.
A power of attorney is an important and powerful legal document. You should get legal
advice before you sign it.
7.
A power of attorney gives the attorney the authority to buy and sell real estate, shares and
other assets for the principal, to operate the principal's bank accounts, to spend the
principal's money on behalf of the principal and to exercise many other powers. It is not
to be used after the principal dies.
8.
A power of attorney cannot be used for health or lifestyle decisions. The principal should
appoint an enduring guardian under the Guardianship Act 1987 if the principal wants a
particular person to make these decisions. For further information contact the
Guardianship Tribunal (toll free 1800 463 928 or www.gt.nsw.gov.au) or the Public
Guardian ((02) 9265 3184 or 1800 451 510 or www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/opg ).
9.
Part 2 of the power of attorney will permit the attorney to use the principal's money and
assets for the attorney or anyone else as provided by clauses 5, 6 and 7. If the principal
does not want this to happen, then the principal should delete the powers from Part 2 that
the principal does not want to give the attorney.
10.
An attorney must always act in the best interests of the principal. Unless the attorney is
expressly authorised, the attorney cannot gain a benefit from being an attorney.
11.
This power of attorney is for use in New South Wales only. If you need a power of
attorney for interstate or overseas, you may need to make a power of attorney under their
laws. The laws of some other State and Territories in Australia may give effect to this
power of attorney. However, you should not assume this will be the case. You should
confirm whether the laws of the State or Territory concerned will in fact recognise this
power of attorney.
12.
An attorney should keep the attorney's own money and property separate from the
principal's money and property, unless they are joint owners, or operate joint bank
accounts. An attorney should keep reasonable accounts and records about the principal's
money and property.
13.
If the attorney is signing documents that affect real estate, the power of attorney must be
registered at Land and Property Information NSW.
For information on powers of attorney, the attorney's duties and registration, contact Land and
Property Information NSW ((02) 9228 6666 for a fact sheet or www.lpi.nsw.gov.au) or a
solicitor, a trustee company or the Public Trustee (www.pt.nsw.gov.au).
Lodged for registration at the Department of Lands,

Land and Property Information Division (LPI) by
LODGED BY:
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GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

By JOHN CITIZEN ("the principal") of 1 Smith Street, Newcastle.

I appoint my wife MARY CITIZEN of 1 Smith Street, Newcastle to be my attorney or if

This power of attorney operates - immediately

If I appoint more than one attorney, then I appoint them jointly.

I authorise my attorneys to give reasonable gifts as provided by section 11(2) of the

I authorise my attorneys to confer benefits on the attorneys to meet the attorneys'

SIGNED SEALED and DELIVERED by

the said JOHN CITIZEN in the presence of: )

- 2SIGNED SEALED and DELIVERED by

the said JOHN CITIZEN in the presence of:

Certificate under Section 19 of the Powers of Attorney Act 2003

I JOHN WILLIAM HOLLLIER, Solicitor ..................................................................................

The principal appeared to understand the effect of this power of attorney.

I am not an attorney under this power of attorney.

I have witnessed the signature of this power of attorney by the principal.

I accept my appointment as an attorney under this enduring power of attorney.

Important Information for Principals and Attorneys

Lodged for registration at the Department of Lands,

LPI Delivery Box No:

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