Powers of Attorney are useful tools in estate planning.  They provide a mechanism for you to maintain some element of control over the administration of your affairs should you become incapacitated.   A Power of Attorney is an authority given by one person (the grantor) to another person (the attorney) to act on behalf of the grantor in conducting his or her financial affairs or in making personal care decisions.

There are two types of Powers of Attorney:  Continuing Power of Attorney for Property (financial matters) and Power of Attorney for Personal Care.

If you have not made a Power of Attorney for Personal Care and you become incapacitated, your spouse, family member or other close person may apply to the courts to become a guardian of your person.  As this process may be difficult, time-consuming and time-sensitive, it is prudent to give thoughtful consideration to having Powers of Attorney already in place.   We will discuss these issues with you and prepare the Powers of Attorney based on your needs.