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This document follows the legally prescribed format of the Form 4 Advance Health Directive approved by the Government of Queensland to make an Advance Health Directive pursuant to the Powers of Attorney Act 1998 (QLD).
The form is created by an adult who is called “The Principal”.
Use this document to state wishes and directions regarding future health care for the Principal.
You can also use this document to optionally appoint Enduring Attorneys for personal matters or health matters (not financial matters).
Use our QLD Enduring Power of Attorney document to appoint Attorneys as decision makers for financial matters, and/or for personal/health matters as well (if the Principal doesn’t want to use the Advance Health Care Provisions for this purpose).
Document Overview:
1️⃣ It's compulsory for a Doctor to sign this form.
2️⃣ The Principal can record information about:
⚖️ General instructions about medical treatment they wish to receive if they lose capacity;
⚖️ Special medical conditions;
⚖️ How their religious beliefs may affect their medical treatment.
3️⃣ The Principal can record directions in the event that the Principal, suffers from terminal incurable or irreversible conditions.
4️⃣ The Principal can record information about special medical conditions.
5️⃣ The Principal can make a Personal Statement about their views of health care or special health matters not already covered.
6️⃣ The Principal can record the details of an existing Enduring Power of Attorney appointing Attorneys as decision makers for personal or health matters.
7️⃣ The Principal can create a new Enduring Power of Attorney to appoint Attorneys as decisions makers for personal or health matters.
8️⃣ The Principal cannot use this document to appoint Attorneys for financial matters.
Revocation:
A written revocation of an Advance Health Directive need not be in the approved form.
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The Principal (that is you):
✅ Marry ➲ Unless the Enduring Document states otherwise, it is revoked if the Principal marries. However, if the Principal's spouse is already an Attorney, the EPOA is only revoked to the extent that it gives power to someone other than the spouse;
✅ Get Divorced ➲ If the Principal divorces, the Enduring Document is revoked to the extent that it gives power to the former spouse;
✅ Enter into a Civil Partnership ➲ Unless the Enduring Document states otherwise, it is revoked if the Principal enters into a civil partnership. However, if the civil partner is already an Attorney, the Enduring Power of Attorney is only revoked to the extent that it gives power to someone other than the civil partner;
✅ Terminate a Civil Partnership ➲ If the Principal terminates a civil partnership, the Enduring Document is revoked to the extent that it gives power to the former civil partner; or
✅ Make an Inconsistent Document ➲ The Enduring Document is revoked to the extent of any inconsistency with any later documents completed by the Principal, such as another Advance Health Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney presumably replacing the former EPOA or AHD;
✅ Specified Period or Purpose ➲ The Enduring Document may specify a term or date when it will end; or that it has been created for specific purpose and will end upon the completion of that purpose; or
✅ Pass away ➲ If you pass way, the Enduring Document is automatically revoked in its entirety.
❌ Withdraws ➲ The Attorney may withdraw by giving signed notice or by getting the court’s leave to withdraw;
❌ Becomes a paid carer or health-care provider to the Principal ➲ If the Attorney becomes a paid carer or health-care provider, the Enduring Document is revoked to the extent that it gives that Attorney power for a personal matter;
❌ Becomes incapable ➲ An Attorney’s power is revoked if he or she is no longer capable to make a decision about a matter;
❌ Becomes bankrupt or insolvent ➲ If an Attorney becomes bankrupt or insolvent, the Enduring Power of Attorney is revoked to the extent that it gives that Attorney power for financial matters; or
❌ Passes away.
Relevant Legislation:
ss. 50-59 Powers of Attorney Act (1998) Qld.
Credits:
This FAQ was written by James D. Ford GAICD | Principal Solicitor, Blue Ocean Law Group℠.
Important Notice:
This FAQ is intended for general interest + information only.
It is not legal advice, nor should it be relied upon or used as such.
We recommend you always consult a lawyer for legal advice specifically tailored to your needs & circumstances.
Whether or not you need to formally (in writing) revoke the Power of Attorney will depend upon your individual circumstances, as well as those of your appointed Attorney/s.
If your Attorney does not follow your directions or does not act in your best interest, you should revoke the Power of Attorney.
Note: Making a new Power of Attorney does not automatically revoke earlier Powers of Attorney.
Each earlier Power of Attorney must be specifically revoked.
The most important consideration is whether or not you think you may lose your legal mental capacity in the near future.
If this is the case, it is important you have executed your Will, and appointed Attorneys under Enduring Power of Attorney/s +/or Enduring Guardians + Advance Health Directives you are confident will look after your best interests into the future.
If you have not considered and implemented your estate plan or are not confident you have appointed the right Executor/s, Attorney/s then now is time you need to make any required changes.
In order to revoke an Enduring Power of Attorney, the Principal (you) must still have legal mental capacity.
➲ The Queensland Handbook for Legal Practitioners (i.e., Lawyers) on Capacity; or
➲ The NSW Justice Capacity Toolkit.
Important Note: All of the above applies regardless of whether or not you have concerns.
Legal mental capacity can be lost at anytime due to unforeseen circumstances.
We highly recommend that the above matters be considered as part of a regular review of your estate planning requirements.
If you lose legal mental capacity for any reason, and don't regain it, it will be too late to ensure your intent and instructions are followed.
Credits:
This FAQ was written by James D. Ford GAICD | Principal Solicitor, Blue Ocean Law Group℠.
Important Notice:
This FAQ is intended for general interest + information only.
It is not legal advice, nor should it be relied upon or used as such.
We recommend you always consult a lawyer for legal advice specifically tailored to your needs & circumstances.
The witness must not be:
❌ The person signing for the Principal (if applicable);
❌ An Attorney of the Principal;
❌ A current paid carer or health-care provider for the Principal; or
❌ A relation of the Principal or of the Principal’s Attorney/s.
The Enduring Document must be witnessed by one of the following:
⚖️ Justice of the Peace;
⚖️ Commissioner for Declarations;
⚖️ Lawyer; or
⚖️ Notary Public.
Witnesses must satisfy themselves that the Principal understands the nature and effect of:
✅ The document they are signing
✅ The delegation of their decision making powers and directions given about future health care.
When taking instructions, witnesses should:
✅ Ask open-ended questions
✅ Take notes, detailing their interview with the Principal
✅ Refer the Principal to a health care professional if you have doubts about their capacity to understand the document.
Do not witness an enduring document if you have concerns that the Principal:
❌ Lacks Capacity to understand what they are signing; or
❌ Is being Unduly Influenced by another person to sign the document.
For more information please refer to these guidelines published by the Office of the Public Guardian.
Credits:
This FAQ was written by James D. Ford GAICD | Principal Solicitor, Blue Ocean Law Group℠.
Important Notice:
This FAQ is intended for general interest + information only.
It is not legal advice, nor should it be relied upon or used as such.
We recommend you always consult a lawyer for legal advice specifically tailored to your needs & circumstances.
