Powers of attorney
Someone you chose, if you can't speak for yourself
For adults of any age, and for grown children worried about a parent who is starting to forget things.
A stroke, an accident or dementia can leave you unable to sign a check or consent to treatment. Without powers of attorney, your family may have to ask a probate court to appoint a guardian, which takes months and is public.
The papers are short. The real work is choosing the right person and telling them what you'd want, and we help with both.
What the papers cover
Included in every will and trust plan, or on their own for a flat fee.
A durable financial power of attorney
Pays bills, files taxes and deals with banks, and keeps working if you lose capacity.
A health care power of attorney
Talks to your doctors and makes treatment decisions when you can't.
A living will and a HIPAA release
Your wishes about life support, and permission for doctors to share your records.
Questions about powers of attorney
Mom is already forgetful. Is it too late?
Not necessarily. If she understands what she's signing, she can still sign. We meet her alone first to make sure, and that protects everyone later.
Should I name two agents to act together?
Usually not: two people who must agree can stall. Name one, and a second in case the first can't serve.
Do banks accept these?
Most do. A few insist on their own form; we tell you which ones and help you fill it in.
When does it start?
Your financial power can start right away or only once a doctor says you can't decide. We'll talk through which suits your family.
Choose your person while you can
A free thirty-minute video call, and a written flat fee at the end of it.
The first call is free and doesn't make us your lawyers; a signed engagement letter does.