Power of Attorney (POA)

Have you heard of a Power of Attorney or Attorney but unsure exactly what it is?

Life can sometimes throw us unexpected curveballs, sometimes putting us in a position that we are no longer able to make decisions for our ourselves, whether it be temporary or permanent.

Should you become incapable of making your own financial decisions, you can have a Power of Attorney prepared which will appoint someone to make these decisions for you. This is the essence of a Power of Attorney.

A Power of Attorney is a legal document that lets you appoint someone (an attorney) to make certain financial decisions for you. Their power to do so carries on whilst you are unable to make decisions.

It is also important that you remember this person cannot make any medical decisions unless they are also your Medical Treatment Decision Maker.

Our caring and experienced lawyers ensure that they go through these documents very carefully with you and can provide advice on typical issues that can arise with Power of Attorney documents so that you can be assured that you are protected in the event something happens to you.

Medical Treatment Decision Maker (MDTM)

A Medical Treatment Decision Maker works in the same manner as a Power of Attorney, however it relates only to the medical treatment that you are to receive in the event that you are unable to make decisions for yourself.

It is paramount to consider who you would like to appoint as your Medical Treatment Decision Maker. Our experienced lawyers take the time to go over various issues that can arise with these documents and appointments and guide you to ensure that you make the best decision for you. This is something that you do not get with a Do-it-yourself kit, or from a cheap service.

If you want to make an appointment with one of our dedicated and caring lawyers to discuss either a Power of Attorney or Medical Treatment Decision Maker, contact us today.