Using Powers of Attorney to Guard Against Incapacity
The most difficult questions, the ones that the state is most ill-equipped to handle, may be raised when people are most vulnerable, when they are no longer competent to make decisions for themselves.
At The Piatchek Law Firm, we draft durable powers of attorney for people who want to avoid forcing loved ones (or the courts) from having to make difficult financial choices and life-or-death health care decisions without any guidance. We also use powers of attorney as a simple and cost-effective alternative to formal guardianships and conservatorships. In any case, the important message is that powers of attorney are an essential estate planning tool that no one should be without.
For quality, affordable legal services in Springfield or southwest Missouri, call us at 417-882-5858 or, send us an e-mail to schedule your consultation.
Providing Guidance and Peace of Mind
Who will make crucial decisions about your health care and medical treatments if you are seriously injured in an auto accident? Who will manage your finances if an illness such as Alzheimer's or age-related dementia leaves you legally incompetent?
Because anything can happen on any given day, it is important to have a plan in place that addresses the legal contingencies of incapacity and incompetence. We can help you create a plan that's right for you, one that clearly expresses what your values and priorities are. Comprehensive estate planning will dictate what you want to have happen under any number of different circumstances. This way, the person or persons you've given that power to will know what to do if the time comes.
Serving Your Family and Your Business
Make your wishes known and find peace of mind in the process as well. Talk to estates and trusts lawyer Joseph J. Piatchek about your legal needs today. To do that, simply call our offices directly at 417-882-5858 or contact us online.
We offer free initial consultations to estate planning clients and are available for evening and weekend appointments. We can also arrange a home visit if you are unable to travel to our offices.
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