One original in binder and one original loose sheet.

The need for two original Enduring Power of Attorney documents is in the case of future real estate transactions i.e. if you should become incapacitated either mentally or physically and the family need to sell the your home to pay for medical costs and accommodation. Or, you may be planning a holiday and require a family member or friend to represent you in the completion of, or the sale of a house. This is where the two original Enduring Powers of Attorney comes into play. Both original signed, witnessed and accepted Enduring Powers of Attorney are lodged at Landgate. Both are registered by Landgate. One Enduring Power of Attorney is held by Landgate for their records and the other bound copy registered original Enduring Power of Attorney is returned to you.

If you only anticipate using your Enduring Power of Attorney for banking transactions and various financial, government, health fund and utilities queries then there is no need to lodge your documents at Landgate.

Lodgement of your Enduring Power of Attorney at LANDGATE should preferably be done within 3 months of signing. The cost is $187.60 – fee payable to Landgate.

Postal address is: LANDGATE, PO BOX 2222, MIDLAND WA 6056.