Legal Services for Individuals: Powers of Attorney
Your Will has no effect until you die. If you need someone to assist you with managing your property and finances or to make health treatment and other personal care decisions during your lifetime, you will need Powers of Attorney. These documents can usually be prepared and signed in conjunction with the preparation of your Will. See my articles Your Continuing Power of Attorney for Property and Your Power of Attorney for Personal Care for information on powers of attorney. If you have been named as an attorney by a relative or friend and have questions about your responsibilities, see my articles “Acting as an Attorney for Property” [Link] and Acting as an Attorney for Personal Care.
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