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Signing Guides.
Getting Your Will and Lasting Power of Attorney correct.
It is vital when completing your important documents such as a 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 Will. Doing so incorrectly may invalidate your document.
Important Guidelines.
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
Important Notes
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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 Last Will and Testament
LENGTH 4:11
FORMAT MP4
DOWNLOAD SIZE 8.3Mb
Signing Your Lasting Power of Attorney Property & Affairs
LENGTH 6:11
FORMAT MP4
DOWNLOAD SIZE 13.5Mb
Signing Your Lasting Power of Attorney Health & Welfare
LENGTH 7:08
FORMAT MP4
DOWNLOAD SIZE 16Mb