With a power of attorney, you can assign decision-making power to someone you know and trust. It also allows you to make important decisions now that incapacitation may prevent you from making in the future. When you turn to a Kissimmee power of attorney lawyer at our firm for help, we’ll explain each step of your legal journey and ensure we meet your needs.
At Bogin, Munns & Munns, Kissimmee wills, trusts & probate lawyers will listen carefully to the goals and preferences you want to put into place. We will not make these decisions for you; we’ll simply ensure we accurately record them in the proper legal forms. When you are ready to make the important legal designations of a power of attorney, you can count on us for guidance and support.
The Benefits of Establishing a Power of Attorney
Florida Statutes § 709.2102 defines a power of attorney (POA) as a legally binding document that assigns control over your legal, financial, and/or medical decisions to another person, called your “agent.” You will choose the person (or persons) to whom you wish to transfer authority.
Common reasons you might want or need a POA include:
- Conducting business anonymously
- Extensive overseas travel plans
- Preparation for medical uncertainty
- Making end-of-life provisions
Our estate planning lawyers serving Kissimmee can assist you in preparing one or more POAs. We’ll start with an initial consultation to understand your goals and preferences. When we represent you, we can explain each step in drafting and filing these important legal documents. We’ll also make sure you understand your POA options.
Types of Powers of Attorney Available in Kissimmee
There are two primary types of powers of attorney. A healthcare power of attorney lets your agent make decisions about your medical care. This POA only becomes effective if you become incapacitated (e.g., unconscious or in a coma).
Your agent can also make end-of-life decisions on your behalf. These final decisions are typically based on your stated preferences in the power of attorney.
A financial POA is broader in scope. It empowers your agent to make decisions and take actions regarding various financial matters on your behalf, such as:
- Receive government benefits
- File required tax returns
- Sign checks
In general, their actions must align with your preferences. Assigning financial power of attorney can be risky, since it gives someone else access to your assets and property. When we represent you, we’ll ensure your preferences are clear and any appropriate boundaries are in place.
Financial powers of attorney can vary greatly — they can be general, limited, or durable. You must understand each of the categories, so we’ll ensure you do. Our team will work hard to ensure your choices are respected.
Consider Creating a Full Estate Plan
A power of attorney can be a standalone document. It can also be part of a comprehensive estate plan that includes your will, trust, guardianship appointments, and more.
We will help you understand how each item fits into a complete estate plan. When you are ready to put your personal, professional, and financial affairs in order, we are ready to help.
Creating a complete estate plan is a huge legal undertaking. Thankfully, you don’t have to navigate it on your own. Your Kissimmee estate planning lawyer will handle all the details, forms, and filings for you. We’ll ensure you carefully detail your preferences now and make them accessible to the appropriate party later.
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Our Power of Attorney Lawyers Represent Clients in Kissimmee
At Bogin, Munns & Munns, our client-focused team has familiarity with powers of attorney and estate planning laws. When we represent you, we will:
- Ensure you understand the benefits of a POA
- Include POAs in your estate plan, if preferred
- Ensure appropriate signing and witnessing
- Ensure your POA is appropriately notarized
We also simplify legal language and obtain the required forms for you. We’ll aim to draft and finalize the documentation you need and streamline the complex legal process as much as possible.
Modifying or Changing an Established Estate Plan
Your lawyer can help you develop your power of attorney in Kissimmee. We can also help if you have an existing power of attorney and want to make changes. You do not have to alter your power of attorney on your own. With our guidance and direction, you can change the authority or duration documented in your current POA.
We can also help you change the individuals you previously designated as your agents. You might make this kind of change in the event of death, divorce, or dissolution of another relationship.
See Why Clients Recommend Our Estate Planning Team
At Bogin, Munns & Munns, we are proud of our dedicated, compassionate legal service and support. Previous clients attest to our commitment to their needs when they leave online reviews like the following:
- David Williams: “Wanted to acknowledge Michelle as she was extremely helpful getting me to the estate planning attorney. Thank [you] so much.”
- Leandro Robles: “Very professional staff and amazing customer service, highly recommended! Felt welcomed as soon as I stepped in the office.”
Creating a power of attorney is a personal legal journey. We’ll treat you like a person, not a case file, and won’t provide templated, cookie-cutter service. When we represent you, our team will provide the personalized legal service and support you need and deserve. From the time you enter our office until your case is resolved, we’ll work hard to meet your unique and specific needs.
Get Help Meeting Your Estate Planning Goals
A power of attorney lets you make important decisions for your financial and medical future. A Kissimmee power of attorney lawyer from our team can help. With our legal service and support, you can ensure your POA is legally binding. You can also provide yourself and your family with peace of mind later.
Contact our legal team at Bogin, Munns & Munns — our consultation team is ready to review your case today.
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