POWERS OF ATTORNEY, LIVING WILLS, AND ADVANCE DIRECTIVES
Estate Planning Attorney Greenwood, IN

Estate Planning Attorney Serving Greenwood, Indiana

PLANNING FOR THE UNEXPECTED

Life is filled with unexpected events. A power of attorney is a legal document that provides individuals with peace of mind after these events happen. There are different types of powers of attorney. A financial power of attorney allows you to appoint an agent whom you trust to manage your financial and business affairs. This might include handling such matters as real estate, business transactions, and investments during an unforeseen crisis or for an extended period of time should you need long-term care. A medical power of attorney allows your agent to make medical decisions on your behalf. In Indiana, a power of attorney must meet several requirements to be deemed legally valid.

A power of attorney can address both the financial and medical aspects in one document. Alternatively, you may opt to have a financial power of attorney and address healthcare matters separately in either a living will, health care power of attorney, or an advance directive.

While it is important to plan for how you want your personal and financial affairs handled after death through a trust and/or will, it is equally important to plan for how you want such matters handled should you become disabled or incapacitated.

If you need help setting up a power of attorney, living will, or advance directive, please call our firm. We look forward to assisting you.