What are Powers of Attorney?

A POA, or power of attorney, is a legal document that grants someone the authority to act on your behalf in making financial or medical decisions. It is important to have a POA in place in case you become incapacitated or unable to make decisions for yourself. Without a POA, your loved ones may have to go through a costly and time-consuming court process to obtain the necessary authority to act on your behalf.

Everyone can benefit from having a Financial Power of Attorney in place because it allows someone that you trust to take care of all of your financial accounts such as your bank account, credit cards, income, bills, government benefits, rent or mortgage, a business, or any other financial matter. It gives you protection and peace of mind.

Having a healthcare directive power of attorney is pivotal to ensure that the medical care and medical wishes are known and carried out.  Also, knowing who you want to make decisions on your behalf and how you would decide will take a burden off family and friends.