In considering end of life matters, it is important to have your affairs in order. This will include ensuring your Will is up to date, appointing an Enduring Power of Attorney, an Enduring Power of Guardianship, and setting up an Advanced health directive. It may also include consideration of Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) as an option. VAD has been legalised in all states and territories in Australia apart from the Northern Territory.
When considering end of life matters, it is important to consider whether you would like to appoint an Enduring Power of Attorney. This will allow you to delegate financial and property decisions to a person or persons you trust so that they can make decisions on your behalf.
Further information is available from the Office of the Public Advocate.
If you require advice or assistance, we can refer you to a law firm that can guide you through the process.
As well as an Enduring Power of Attorney, you may also wish to appoint an Enduring Power of Guardianship, which enables you to authorise another person or persons to make decisions on your behalf regarding medical treatment, lifestyle, and personal matters.
Further information is available from the Office of the Public Advocate.
If you require advice or assistance, we can refer you to a law firm that can assist with the process.
An Advance Health Directive allows you to make decisions regarding how you would prefer your treatment to progress. It ensures your wishes will be carried out if you are unable to make the decisions yourself regarding your medical treatment.
Further information is available from the Office of the Public Advocate.
If you require advice or assistance, we can again refer you to a law firm that can assist with the process.
Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) is now legal in WA, and all other states apart from The Northern Territory. VAD involves a process that enables a person in certain situations to legally choose the manner and timing of their death. Put simply, VAD means that some adults can now ask for medical help to end their life if they have a disease or illness that is so severe it is going to cause their death, and their suffering cannot be relieved in a manner tolerable to them.
The term ‘voluntary assisted dying ‘emphasises the voluntary nature of the choice of the person and their enduring capacity to make this decision.
Further information is available from the WA Department of Health.
A Last Will and Testament is an important step to ensure that your wishes are carried out. If you require advice or assistance, we can refer you to a law firm that can assist with the process.
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