Powers Of Attorney

One of the most important documents in your estate plan may be your advance health care directive. In Colorado, there’s more than one type of form you can use for this, including a living will.  Regardless of the document(s) you choose, it’s crucial that you make your...

Those who want to protect themselves and their families from unforeseeable emergencies often add living documents to their estate plans in addition to testamentary documents. For example, powers of attorney designations are beneficial for those who worry about who...

When you’re making your estate plans, a critical part of the decisions you need to make is who you should grant your powers of attorney (POAs). Your power of attorney is someone you give the right to make medical or financial decisions (or both) for you in the event...

Estate planning isn’t only focused on what happens to your assets or your remains after you die – it’s also about what could happen if you’re suddenly incapacitated due to an illness or injury. It’s not at all uncommon for someone to need their medical power of...

When you are physically or mentally incapacitated, you need someone to handle your affairs and make decisions for you. Many assume that their family members will automatically take over this role. However, without proper legal authorization, it may not be so...

If there is one reason that the average person doesn't have a power of attorney, it is probably that signing away some of their authority makes them nervous. Many people don't like the idea of giving someone else the power and legal authority to make their medical...

There are many components in a comprehensive estate plan. While many people think about the will and trusts, the power of attorney designations should receive equal attention. As part of your estate plan, you need to establish a financial power of attorney...

The idea of giving someone else control over your finances and medical decisions may not appeal to you. Giving up your personal sovereignty and entrusting your health and financial well-being to someone else requires a lot of faith in that person's decency. Concerns...

A financial power of attorney is a crucial legal tool for anyone with even modest monetary considerations. With a financial power of attorney, you – the principal – name an agent to handle financial and business transactions on your behalf.It is a role...