The Power of Attorney (WA) matter type includes Client and Power of Attorney Details to complete the Power of Attorney Forms.
Common Contact Cards and Layouts
The Client Contact Card with its own Power of Attorney Details appears by default on a Power of Attorney (WA) matter:
The matter is also designed for acting for two people. A second Client can be added, which will have its own Power of Attorney Details to complete their Power of Attorney Forms:
Uncommon Contact Cards and Layouts
Uncommon contact cards are also available for selection on a matter-by-matter basis:
- Previous Solicitor
- Additional Party
Learn how to select uncommon contacts from within the matter.
If you don’t see a contact card needed for this matter type, you can submit a request for it to be added to Smokeball.
Precedent Library
The Power of Attorney (WA) matter provides access to the Estate Planning (WA) Precedent Profile. This pre-set Precedent Library folder contains non-legally drafted precedents for everyday use, together with shortcuts to commonly used documents found under Court & Authority forms:
If the Precedent Profile does not appear in the Precedent Library, please ensure that you have subscribed to the Precedent Profile.
If you don’t see a commonly used and publicly available form and you would like it added to Smokeball, you can request a form.
Precedent Spotlight
Smokeball provides automated:
- Enduring Power of Attorney and Acceptance of Enduring Power of Attorney Forms obtained from the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990; and
- Power of Attorney obtained from the Transfer of Land Act 1893.
Recent Updates
The Western Australia Estate Planning Matter Types were recently converted from Non-Localised Matter Types to Western Australia Localised Matter Types. Please see our What to expect when Smokeball localises a Matter Type to see how these changes may apply to you.