A durable power of attorney lets a person you choose act on your financial affairs if you can't. The courts note that valid powers of attorney can avoid the need for a costly conservatorship later. We prepare yours at your direction — often together with an advance health care directive.
A power of attorney covers financial affairs; an advance health care directive names who makes medical decisions and records your wishes. Many people prepare both together.
The courts publish that valid powers of attorney and health care directives may make a conservatorship of the estate or person unnecessary — a major saving in cost and court involvement.
You choose — California recognizes powers effective immediately or 'springing' upon incapacity. We prepare the version you select.
