Powers of Attorney in Gulfport, MS
Establishing a Power of Attorney with a Gulfport Probate Lawyer
A power of attorney is a document that is used to appoint a trusted individual,
an "agent," to make important financial and medical decisions
for you. Depending on which type of POA is established, it affects the
level of control that the agent has and the length of time that they are
supposed to step in.
From a limited power of attorney to a durable power of attorney to a medical
power of attorney, a
Gulfport probate lawyer can help you establish a POA that is most appropriate for your needs.
At PMTK, we can provide you with the extensive knowledge you need to make
this important decision.
Different Types of Powers of Attorneys
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General Power of Attorney: This document allows you to appoint an agent to make all of your financial
decisions. It stays effective up until you pass away or become incapacitated.
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Durable Power of Attorney: Unlike any other type of POA, a durable power of attorney remains effective
even when you become incapacitated. The agent in this scenario is able
to make financial decisions for you when you are of sound mind and even
when you are not.
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Limited Power of Attorney: This allows you to choose an agent to make specific financial decisions.
You are to incorporate these exact instructions into the terms of your
limited power of attorney.
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Medical Power of Attorney: A medical POA is the only type of document that allows you to appoint
someone to make important medical decisions. This form allows you to specify
exact health care wishes and allows an agent to step in if you become
incapacitated or unable to speak for yourself.
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Springing Power of Attorney: By creating a springing power of attorney, you can determine when you
want an agent to step in. Whether on a specific date or during a specific
event, this type of document becomes effective sometime during the future.
Establish a power of attorney with our estate planning lawyers!
The seasoned representatives at our Harrison County law firm can assist
you with creating a power of attorney that is most appropriate for your
needs. Whether you wish to have someone step in whenever you are on vacation
or you want someone to make your health care decisions if you become incapacitated,
the Harrison County estate planning attorneys at our firm can help.
Now is the time to take control and
contact PMTK
to get started!