A Power of Attorney is a powerful legal tool that ensures your financial, legal, and personal matters are handled according to your wishes if you are unable to act for yourself.
At Fletcher Barrow, we help individuals and families create Powers of Attorney tailored to their needs, offering peace of mind and clear protection.
General POAs are often used for:
Examples include:
Separate from financial matters, a Power of Attorney for Personal Care allows someone to make medical and personal decisions for you if you are unable to communicate your wishes.
Illnesses, accidents, or other unforeseen events can happen at any time.
Choose someone you trust — rather than leaving it to the courts to decide.
Eliminate uncertainty, stress, and potential conflicts among your loved ones.
Ensure your bills are paid, investments managed, and property protected even if you can't act yourself.
Without a valid POA, your family may need to apply to the court for guardianship — a time-consuming and expensive process.
You can choose when it takes effect — immediately upon signing or only upon incapacity. This is an important choice to discuss with your lawyer.
Yes, as long as you are mentally competent, you can revoke or change your POA at any time by preparing a revocation document.
No. A Power of Attorney ceases upon the death of the grantor. After death, the will governs the handling of your estate.
Yes. You can appoint multiple attorneys to act jointly or separately, depending on your preferences and circumstances.
Without one, your family may have to apply to court to be appointed as your legal guardian or trustee — a costly, stressful, and often delayed process.
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