Who Should be Your POA?

A person who holds power of attorney has a significant amount of responsibility. They act in your stead when you can no longer make certain key decisions. Therefore, you should be confident that the person you select has the ability and necessary skills to act in this critical role. Choosing someone to hold your power of attorney is not a decision that should be taken lightly.

There are two primary types of power of attorney:

• Financial power of attorney
• Health Care power of attorney

For someone to make financial decisions for you, they should have the required judgment and experience. They should both understand financial matters and know how to carry out what they believe to be your wishes. The person should be level-headed and financially savvy.

For a health care power of attorney, you should preferably have somebody who is local to you because they may need to speak with doctors on short notice. They should be able to see you in person, so they know your medical needs and situation. Your power of attorney should also be someone who has the capability to understand medical Care and to advocate on your behalf. This person should know how to communicate with family members because they may make decisions in consultation with the rest of your family.

There is a point where it is too late to change your power of attorney. You must choose carefully now while you are still of sound mind. An experienced estate planning attorney can help you work through all of these considerations.

Contact a Boca Raton Estate Planning Attorney Today

The attorneys at Rubino Findley PLLC work with families to establish and execute an estate plan, including advising on selecting a power of attorney. To learn how our services can help you, give us a call at 561.220.0741 or reach out to us online.