Powers of Attorney

Powers of attorney allow others to act for you when you cannot act for yourself:

• General powers of attorney-for financial transactions

• Business powers of attorney-for business transactions

• Medical powers of attorney-for health care decisions for you if you are incapacitated

• Advance medical care directives-to provide instructions on the level of medical care that you want.

• Medical records release powers of attorney-for delegating authority to sign HIPAA medical records release forms.

Durable powers of attorney are effective even when you lack capacity. They are an essential part of a properly drafted estate plan.