Durable Power of Attorney

The Durable Power of Attorney (“DPOA”) grants a designated person to manage your financial affairs either immediately or in the future. Unlike the Healthcare Surrogate, which only comes into effect once you are no longer able to make your healthcare decisions, the DPOA is effective immediately regardless of your mental capacity. The designated person will have significant legal rights to act on your behalf financially including but not limited to the power to buy and sell real estate, open and close bank accounts and sign tax returns. No one knows what the future holds – that is why it is in your best interest to take advantage of estate planning tools today that can help you and your family tomorrow.