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The Fastest Way to Get Power of Attorney

Looking for a power of attorney, and you need it fast? You may want to slow down a bit. Powers of attorney are legal documents that give another person (the Agent) authority to act for the person signing the form (the Principal.) They provide powerful protection in some of the worst circumstances, but if you rush it, they could fall woefully short of protecting you – just when you need it most. Here’s what you need to know about these documents:

What Powers Do You Need?

  • Durable power of attorney – Provides the Agent the authority to manage the financial affairs of the Principal. Should you or your loved one become unable to manage your own financial affairs, a durable power of attorney allows your representative to step in and handle monetary matters.
  • General power of attorney – Provides the Agent the same rights as the durable, but only so long as the Principal is competent and thinking clearly. This power of attorney becomes invalid if you or your loved one can no longer handle your own affairs.
  • Limited power of attorney – Provides the Agent the ability to represent the Principal in a specific way, such as a real estate closing, or withdrawals from a bank account.
  • Medical power of attorney – These vary from state to state. In Florida, there are two documents, the Designation of Health Care Surrogate and the Living Will, which protect your decisions and interests regarding your medical care if you become disabled or unable to express your wishes.

Where Can You Get Them?

While there are power or attorney forms available from many sources online, they are often out of date, poorly worded, or compromised in other ways that make them vulnerable to legal challenge. Unfortunately, by the time you find out your document fails to meet your needs, it may be too late.

The fastest and most effective way to secure a power of attorney is to spend some time initially with a competent attorney, saving you more time and regrets later. It only takes a few minutes to schedule a consultation with a team of experts here at the BCN Law Firm in The Villages at 855-LAW-2020. Call today for your power of attorney.