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Our commitment is to ensure that you have all the information you need to make informed decisions and have a seamless experience with our company. Take a moment to explore the questions and answers below, and if you can’t find what you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to reach out to our dedicated support team.

WHAT IS AN APPOINTMENT OF A MEDICAL DECISION MAKER?

An Appointment of a Medical Decision Maker is made under the Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 (Vic.) (‘the Medical Treatment Act’). It allows you to specify who has the legal authority to make medical treatment decisions for you, including procedures provided by dental and allied health practitioners, if you are unable to do so in the future.

For more information, see Appointment of Medical Decision Maker.

CAN YOUR WILL BE CHALLENGED?

Yes. The validity of a Will can be challenged for a number of reasons, including the following scenarios:

It is alleged that it was made under pressure from others.
Where the person did not have testamentary capacity at the time of making the Will.
Where the Will was not executed according to the statutory requirements.

For more information, see Wills.

WHAT IS AN ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY?

This is a legal document that lets a person appoint someone else to make decisions for them.

For more information, see Powers of Attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS AN APPOINTMENT OF A MEDICAL DECISION MAKER?

CAN YOUR WILL BE CHALLENGED?

WHAT IS AN ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY?

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