Powers of Attorney

Overview

A power of attorney names someone you trust to act on your behalf if you become unable to manage your own affairs — avoiding the need for a court-supervised guardianship, which is often slower, costlier, and more public.

Financial & Healthcare Documents

A durable power of attorney authorizes someone to handle financial matters — banking, bills, property — on your behalf. A healthcare power of attorney and advance healthcare directive authorize someone to make medical decisions and document your treatment wishes, so your family isn't left guessing during a medical crisis.

What's Included

• Durable power of attorney for financial decision-making
• Healthcare power of attorney naming a medical decision-maker
• Advance healthcare directives documenting your treatment wishes
• Guidance choosing the right agent and successor agents
• Coordination with your broader estate plan

Why It Matters

Without these documents, your family may need to petition a court for guardianship just to pay your bills or make a medical decision on your behalf — a process that's avoidable with a small amount of planning now.