Powers of Attorney

Without a doubt, the first place to start when crafting your senior years’ plan is with power of attorney documents. Without a power of attorney in place for medical decisions and financial affairs, you run a very serious risk that these important decisions can fall into the wrong hands in the event you become incapacitated.

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Even if a trusted family member is appointed to handle those matters for you, it could require a court process to bestow them with that authority. The forms to have someone appointed as your medical or durable power of attorney can be very simple, but they vary from state to state. If not properly drafted, you may believe you have a legally valid document, when in fact, you do not. Storage of those important documents is a consideration as well.

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For more information about power of attorney for seniors in Charleston, call us today.