Estate Planning Services

Power of Attorney Document Preparation

Ensure someone you trust can handle your financial and legal affairs if you're unable to do so—comprehensive power of attorney services in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.

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What is a Power of Attorney?

A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants someone you trust—called your "agent" or "attorney-in-fact"—the authority to make financial, legal, or healthcare decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated or are otherwise unable to act for yourself.

Avoid Conservatorship

Prevent court-appointed conservatorship proceedings that are costly, time-consuming, and invasive for your family.

Choose Your Agent

Select someone you trust completely to handle your affairs, rather than leaving it to the courts to decide.

Immediate Authority

With a durable POA, your agent can act immediately when needed without court approval or delays.

Financial Management

Your agent can pay bills, manage investments, handle banking, and maintain your property during incapacity.

Healthcare Decisions

Healthcare POA allows your agent to make medical decisions aligned with your values and wishes.

Peace of Mind

Know that your affairs will be handled properly even if you're unable to manage them yourself.

Types of Power of Attorney

We prepare various types of POA documents tailored to your specific needs

Durable Power of Attorney for Finances

Grants broad authority to manage your financial affairs including banking, real estate transactions, tax matters, and business operations. Remains effective even if you become incapacitated.

  • Bank account management
  • Real estate transactions
  • Bill payment and investments

Healthcare Power of Attorney

Authorizes your agent to make medical decisions on your behalf when you cannot communicate your wishes or are incapacitated. Often combined with an Advanced Healthcare Directive.

  • Medical treatment decisions
  • Healthcare provider selection
  • HIPAA authorization included

Limited Power of Attorney

Grants specific, limited authority for particular transactions or a defined time period. Commonly used for real estate closings, business deals, or temporary situations.

  • Specific transaction authority
  • Time-limited effectiveness
  • Customized scope of powers

Springing Power of Attorney

Takes effect only when a specified event occurs, typically incapacitation. Requires certification by one or more physicians before the agent's authority is activated.

  • Conditional activation
  • Medical certification required
  • Additional privacy protection

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about power of attorney documents

Protect Your Future with a Power of Attorney

Don't wait until it's too late. Ensure someone you trust can manage your affairs if you're unable to do so yourself.

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