Durable Powers of Attorney

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Michelle

A person may not perform legal tasks for an incapacitated adult without legal authority. The authority may be granted by a court, such as when an elder is incapacitated and a guardian is appointed, or the power may be granted privately through execution of a document called a Power of Attorney.

The document must have been executed prior to the incapacity. A properly drafted Power of Attorney may preclude the need for court action, saving substantial legal expense and invasion of privacy in the event of incapacity. We at The Limbaugh Law Firm believe that an educated client is an empowered client.

Posted in Elder Law, Estate Planning