Signing Guides.
Getting Your Trust, Will or Lasting Power of Attorney correct.
It is vital when completing your important documents such as a Trust, Will and/or Lasting Power of Attorney that they are signed and witnessed correctly. Our sister company, Simpler Law has put together both printed guides and a series of step-by-step instructional videos to help with this process.
Please take extra care when signing and witnessing your documents. Doing so incorrectly may invalidate them.
Important Notes.
Choosing Your
Independent Witnesses
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DO NOT use a relative or an attorney to be a witness
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Your witnesses must be over 18 years old
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Ensure your witnesses are of sound mind
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With an LPA your Certificate Provider can also act as a witness for you and your attorneys
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With an LPA your attorneys can witness each other’s signatures
Important things to consider when Signing your Documents
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Sign your documents with your witnesses present.
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Date documents in the correct format with your witness present
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Take extra care and sign your usual signature
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Follow the instructions in the help video carefully
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If your make an error DO NOT attempt to correct it, instead contact us and ask for advice
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Please DO NOT attach anything to your documents. This could invalidate them.
Signing Guide Videos.
Signing Your Trust Deed
LENGTH 3:17
FORMAT MP4
Signing Your
Will & Testament
LENGTH 4:11
FORMAT MP4
Signing Your Property & Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney
LENGTH 6:11
FORMAT MP4
Signing Your Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney
LENGTH 7:08
FORMAT MP4
