NSW How to Access Father's Superannuation on His Behalf?

1. If he is paying for his own lawyer, then there is a good chance
   that they will be able to prepare the necessary documents.
   So start by speaking to them about it.
   Bear in mind that they will only do stuff that he (being the client)
   asks them to do.
   
   On the other hand, if he's getting Legal Aid, then they will handle the trial,
   but it's much less likely that they (Legal Aid) will do this (civil) work.
   
   
2. If he's on remand, then perhaps a full time custodial sentence is not off the table
   as a penalty (no, don't tell us what the charge is).
   So yes, it's a good idea to get the Power of Attorney sorted out now.
   
   
3. Troubling to think about as it is, it's also a good idea to arrange an Enduring Guardian,
   and make (or update) a will.
   
   
4. Do these things before he goes to trial. And certainly before any conviction.
   
   
5. The super fund won't deal with you if you just, say, ring them up out of nowhere
   (and that is as it should be). They will probably insist on a certified copy of the Power of Attorney.
   
   
6. Have a look at the fund rules/ T&Cs to see what they call "hardship".