Your voice – Trust your choice: Tips for seniors making enduring powers of attorney

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Published 1 July 2017

About this booklet

This free booklet is produced by the Office of the Public Advocate.

It is for older people, and includes helpful tips, case studies, and sample wording to assist you to think about and make your enduring power of attorney.

To download a copy of Your voice – Trust your choice, visit the Office of the Public Advocate website.

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