Durable Power of Attorney
When you aren’t able to make financial or medical decisions for yourself because of an accident or illness, it’s important to have a durable power of attorney in place identifying who can act on your behalf.
Eliminate Uncertainty with a Durable Power of Attorney.
A durable power of attorney is a legal document that designates someone to act on your behalf. Most people will need a durable power of attorney at some point, whether it is due to an emergency medical situation, or cognitive decline in later years, a durable power of attorney ensures your finances and medical decisions are made by a person you trust.
Durable powers of attorney appoint someone called an “attorney-in-fact.” This person doesn’t have to be a lawyer, but is authorized to manage a wide assortment of your needs. The authorizations may be for medical treatment, banking, filing taxes, moving investments, paying bills, and buying or selling property on your behalf.
Without this legal document in place, your family’s hands are tied.
Don’t leave your medical treatment and financial affairs to chance. The experienced estate planning attorneys at Wayland law will take the burden off your shoulders to ensure your affairs are in order by drafting a power of attorney suitable for your needs.
Schedule a free consultation with an experienced estate planning attorney today.
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