Incapacity can strike unexpectedly — whether due to illness, injury, or aging.
Without a clear plan in place, you risk leaving critical financial, legal, and healthcare decisions in the hands of courts or overwhelmed family members.
At Fletcher Barrow, we help individuals and families prepare comprehensive incapacity plans that ensure their wishes are respected, their finances are protected, and their loved ones are supported.
Incapacity planning involves creating legal documents and strategies to ensure that if you lose the ability to manage your affairs, trusted individuals can step in and act on your behalf — according to your instructions.
It’s about maintaining control over your life, even if you are unable to make decisions for yourself later on.
Estate planning is the process of arranging for the management, preservation, and transfer of your assets during your lifetime and after your death. It allows you to:
Good estate planning is an act of love and responsibility — providing clarity, stability, and security for those you care about most.
Decide who manages your affairs, instead of leaving it to chance.
Avoid frozen accounts, delayed transactions, and court fees.
Spare your family from difficult legal battles and emotional strain.
Specify your preferences for treatment and personal care.
Without valid Powers of Attorney, family members may have to apply to court to be appointed as your guardian — a costly and lengthy process.
You can specify whether your Power of Attorney takes effect immediately upon signing or only upon a medical finding of incapacity.
Yes! Many people appoint one person for financial matters and a different trusted person for healthcare decisions.
Without one, your loved ones must apply to the court to be appointed as your guardian, which is time-consuming, stressful, and expensive.
Yes. As long as you are mentally competent, you can revoke or amend your Powers of Attorney at any time.
Not at all. Accidents, illnesses, and sudden medical events can happen at any age. Every adult should have an incapacity plan in place.
Incapacity planning is a vital part of protecting yourself, your family, and your financial security. At Fletcher Barrow, we’ll work with you to create a personalized plan that gives you peace of mind — knowing that your future is in trusted hands.