Powers of Attorney
When carefully prepared, a Power of Attorney allows a trusted person to make decisions or sign documents on your behalf in specific situations, offering peace of mind and protection when you need it most.
Appoint a Trusted Agent
Grant Legal Authority
Different Types of Powers of Attorney
A Power of Attorney (POA) lets you name someone you trust to make decisions or sign documents on your behalf when needed.
General Durable Power of Attorney – covers financial and legal matters and remains valid if you become incapacitated. It is a critical safeguard in any estate plan.
Healthcare Power of Attorney – allows you to appoint someone to make medical decisions if you’re unable to, helping prevent confusion or disputes during a crisis.
Limited Power of Attorney – can be used for specific tasks, like signing paperwork while you’re out of town.
Whether broad or specific, having the right POA in place gives you control, protection, and peace of mind.
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Authority to Act
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to authorize someone you trust to act on your behalf. It can be used for managing finances, handling legal matters, or making healthcare decisions if you’re unable to do so yourself. This tool ensures that important tasks and choices are handled smoothly, even during emergencies or periods of incapacity.
A General Durable Power of Attorney allows another person to manage your financial or business affairs either right away or if you become incapacitated, providing protection and peace of mind when you are unable to act.
A Power of Attorney for Healthcare, including Advance Healthcare Directives, allows you to decide now what medical treatments you want and who should make decisions for you, helping to prevent legal battles.
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Effectiveness of Powers of Attorney
A Power of Attorney does not extend beyond death, making comprehensive estate planning essential. Many people are surprised to learn that a Power of Attorney cannot be used once a person has passed away. This legal tool is designed to give someone authority to act on your behalf during your lifetime, but it automatically ends at death.
Since a Power of Attorney becomes invalid at death, it cannot be used to access bank accounts, transfer property, or distribute assets once someone has passed away. This means additional planning is necessary. After death, a person’s estate must be settled through a legally valid will or trust, unless specific assets are jointly owned or have named beneficiaries. To make sure your wishes are followed and your loved ones avoid unnecessary legal challenges, it is essential to have a complete estate plan that includes more than just a Power of Attorney.
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