Power of Attorney Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of setting up a power of attorney in Australia.
💰 Ways to save
- Make your power of attorney at the same time as your will and enduring guardianship; firms and state trustees commonly bundle these, with NSW Trustee & Guardian quoting savings of around $231 on a combined package.
- Pensioners and veterans should check eligibility for free or heavily reduced preparation through their state trustee before paying a private solicitor.
- Public Trustee preparation can be cheaper than a private firm (Tasmania's Public Trustee charges about $140 per document), so compare before assuming a solicitor is your only option.
How we estimate this
A power of attorney prepared by a solicitor in Australia generally costs $200–$440 for a general power, around $300–$660 for an enduring power, and roughly $660 single (or $990 for a couple) when you bundle an enduring power with an enduring guardianship or advance care directive. State trustees are often cheaper for straightforward documents.
Pricing reviewed: June 2026.
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Understanding power of attorney costs in Australia
A power of attorney prepared by a solicitor in Australia generally costs $200–$440 for a general power, around $300–$660 for an enduring power, and roughly $660 single (or $990 for a couple) when you bundle an enduring power with an enduring guardianship or advance care directive. State trustees are often cheaper for straightforward documents.
Power of attorney is state-legislated, so the forms, terminology and witnessing rules differ in every state and territory. What NSW calls "enduring guardianship" is an "enduring power of guardianship" in WA and a medical or personal appointment elsewhere. A solicitor's value is largely in executing the right document for your state with powers tailored to your situation.
The enduring power of attorney is the one most people actually need, because unlike a general power it keeps operating if you later lose capacity, which is exactly when banks, aged-care providers and the courts will rely on it. A general power, by contrast, ends the moment you lose capacity, so it suits short-term needs like managing affairs while overseas.
DIY kits and free state forms are available, but small execution errors (wrong witnessing, ambiguous powers) can void the document or trigger a dispute at the worst possible time. Note that registering a power of attorney is only needed when it deals with land, and in NSW that registration is a separate fee of about $175.70. These figures are indicative; confirm current costs and the correct form with a solicitor or your state trustee.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power of attorney cost in Australia?
Roughly $200–$440 for a general power via a solicitor, $300–$660 for an enduring power, and around $660 (single) to $990 (couple) when bundled with enduring guardianship. State trustees can be cheaper, from about $140 per document.
What is the difference between a general and enduring power of attorney?
A general power ends if you lose capacity; an enduring power keeps operating, which is why it is the type most people set up for later-life planning.
Do I need to register my power of attorney?
Only when it is used to deal with land or property. In NSW that registration costs about $175.70 and is separate from the preparation fee.
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