Power of Attorney Tasmania Cost: Every Fee From Setup to Registration

The statutory forms for an enduring power of attorney in Tasmania are free to download. Everything after that costs money — and the fees add up in ways most families don't expect until they're already committed.

Government Registration Fees (FY 2026–27)

Tasmania's statutory fees are set in "fee units" under the Fee Units Act 1997, indexed annually on 1 July to match Hobart's Consumer Price Index. The current fee unit value is $1.96 for FY 2026–27.

These fees apply to the Land Titles Office. If you're also setting up an enduring guardianship (the personal and medical decisions document), TASCAT charges separately:

The True DIY Cost

Setting up both an EPOA and an enduring guardianship yourself — the minimum for comprehensive coverage in Tasmania — costs:

• EPOA registration: $177.38
• Enduring guardianship registration: $88.20
• Total: $265.58 in government fees alone

Add a certified copy of each document (you'll want at least one for your bank):

• EPOA certified copy: $98.98
• EG certified copy: $56.84
• Total with copies: $421.40

Witnessing by a Justice of the Peace is free. Printing and postage are minimal. The forms themselves cost nothing to download.

Solicitor Costs

A Tasmanian solicitor will typically charge between $400 and $1,500 to prepare, execute, and lodge an EPOA, depending on the complexity of your financial situation. This usually covers:

• Initial consultation and capacity assessment
• Drafting or completing the prescribed form
• Arranging and witnessing the execution
• Lodging the registration with the LTO

For a combined EPOA and enduring guardianship package, expect $800 to $2,500 plus the government registration fees on top.

The solicitor's involvement adds value when the principal has complex assets (business structures, family trusts, interstate property), is experiencing early cognitive decline and needs a documented capacity assessment, or when there's family tension that might lead to a TASCAT challenge.

The Public Trustee Option

The Public Trustee Tasmania offers document preparation at low upfront fees:

• Single person (EPOA or will): $140
• Couple (both documents): $210
• Pensioner or concession card holders: Free

These prices sound attractive, but the upfront fee is a loss leader. If you appoint the Public Trustee as your attorney or executor, their ongoing commission schedule applies once they start managing your affairs:

• Capital commission: 4.5% on the first $200,000 of assets, scaling down to 1.5% above $600,000
• Income commission: 6.6% on all income received (interest, dividends, pensions, rental income)
• Account keeping: $13.50 per month plus charges for tax returns, investment reviews, and transaction processing

On a $500,000 estate with $30,000 annual income, the listed capital, income, and account-keeping fees total about $20,642 in the first year, before additional fees. The "$140 EPOA" that seemed cheap becomes the most expensive option by a wide margin.

Ongoing Costs Most People Forget

Setting up the EPOA is a one-time expense. But managing it over time introduces additional costs:

• Updating the EPOA (changing attorneys, modifying restrictions): Revoke the old one ($135.24) and register a new one ($177.38) — total $312.62 in government fees alone
• Lost document replacement: An LTO registry search ($39.20) plus a certified copy ($98.98) recovers a missing registered EPOA
• Bank acceptance issues: If banks reject your EPOA, you may need professional assistance or additional certified copies; private solicitor work commonly ranges from $400–$1,500 depending on complexity

Where the Money Goes

For most Tasmanian families with straightforward circumstances, the most cost-effective path is self-completion using the prescribed statutory forms, with government registration fees totalling around $265 for both the EPOA and enduring guardianship. The Tasmania Power of Attorney Kit walks you through that process with form selection guidance, a pre-submission checklist, and a fee calculation reference — the practical middle ground between free-but-confusing government forms and a four-figure solicitor bill.

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