Durable Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney for Health Care
Are you covered in the event that you become unable to make decisions for yourself because of mental incapacity or sudden disability? Have you designated someone to make decisions for your children when both parents are disabled or unavailable?
Lack of formalized powers of attorney for finances, children and healthcare could lead to difficult decisions for your loved ones, costly and invasive guardianship proceedings or outcomes you never intended.
Careful Drafting of Estate Planning Instruments
The power of attorney you sign while competent should be granted to someone you know and trust to act in your best interests. Estate planning attorney Jennifer Rydberg can help you decide whom to choose and she can draft the powers to enable that person to make decisions in line with your wishes. She has served clients in the greater Seattle area, including King County, since 1978. Contact her today at 425-235-5535.
Contact a Seattle Power of Attorney Law Firm
Powers of attorney can be broad, covering all your affairs, or specific and limited in scope. You may choose to have one person cover your personal legal and financial affairs, and another to make medical decisions for you. Ms. Rydberg has more than 30 years of experience in estate planning matters. Her depth of experience and compassionate approach are an asset to anyone planning for their future.
Durable Powers of Attorney for Personal and Financial Matters
This person will be able to act on your behalf in all business matters, such as:
- Handling real estate transactions or collecting monies owed
- Managing income, paying debts and filing tax returns
- Managing financial accounts and retirement plans
- Signing of documents or legal proceedings
Health Care Powers of Attorney
A power of attorney for health care covers circumstances in which you are unable to make medical decisions for yourself. Ms. Rydberg drafts healthcare powers of attorney to cover foreseeable decisions your designee might have to make: life support (see living wills), surgery, choice of facilities and medical providers.
It is critical that your power of attorney include a HIPPA release of medical records so that doctors may release information necessary to activate your power of attorney and your family can take informed action.
Contact Jennifer Rydberg
Save your loved ones from confusion and difficulties should you become incapacitated. Contact Washington estate planning lawyer Jennifer Rydberg to schedule a consultation regarding the powers of attorney that are appropriate for your circumstances.
