Power of Attorney

Common Questions and Answers

What is Power of Attorney?

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Contact Elder Law Services of California for a free consultation with an estate planning attorney to have your questions about Power of Attorney answered.

How to Get a Power of Attorney

A California power of attorney (POA) can be used to grant certain powers to a trusted friend or relative in the event the person granting the powers (the principal) is unable or unavailable to act when required. The person acting on behalf of the principal is known as the agent. The agent is expected to make all decisions in the best interest of the principal. The power of attorney document can specify broad powers or narrowly defined powers. Additionally, the power of attorney document can be tailored to be in effect for a long period of time or a short period of time. You get power of attorney by having someone willingly and knowingly grant it to you in a signed legal document. He or she must be able to understand what a POA document represents, understand the effects of signing it, and clearly communicate his or her intentions.

Consulting with an estate planning attorney is recommended if you’ve been wondering:

What is a durable power of attorney and do I need one?
What is a durable power of attorney for healthcare?
What is a medical power of attorney?
What is a financial power of attorney?

The estate planning attorneys at Elder Law Services of California are available to help you determine what type of Power of Attorney document you need and draft the document to suit your specific purposes. The different types of Power of Attorney documents include the Advance Health Care Directive, Durable Power of Attorney, General Power of Attorney, Limited Power of Attorney, Parental Power of Attorney, Real Estate Power of Attorney, Revocation Power of Attorney, Tax Power of Attorney, and Vehicle Power of Attorney.

Call 800-403-6078 to schedule a free consultation with experienced legal professionals who are ready to help you with all concerns and matters related to a Power of Attorney in the State of California.