Powers of Attorney for health and other matters are an important part of your estate planning.
DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH CARE
This directive is effective during your lifetime. This document gives someone you trust the authority to make medical decisions when you are unable. You can name one or more persons to act for you.
DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
This document allows someone else to perform almost any act for you, such as signing deeds, opening and managing financial accounts. This power of attorney terminates when you pass away or revoke the power of attorney.
SPECIAL OR LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY
This document grants limited authority to accomplish a certain act, such as selling your home.
SPRINGING POWER OF ATTORNEY
This is a power of attorney that is effective only when a certain event occurs such as if you become incapacitated.