What is an Advance Health Directive?
An Advance Health Directive is a document that nominates an "attorney" or multiple attorneys that can act for a person. This is dependant on what is written into the document as the powers can be limited. A broad Power of Attorney allows the attorney to undertake financial and personal decisions. It can be limited, such as allowing the attorney to act on all occasions except in relation to a particular property. The attorney can act immediatley, on a specific date or on event such as the incapacity.
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When does an AHD come into effect?
An Advance Health Directive comes into effect when nominated. It can be on the person becoming incapacitated or immediately if required.
