Experienced Fresno Power Of Attorney Lawyer

An illness or memory loss can make it impossible for you to make critical decisions in life. In this situation, your wishes can be ignored and the assets mismanaged. A trusted lawyer can help you create a power of attorney in Fresno to ensure someone you trust acts on your behalf.

I am attorney Philip M. Flanigan from The Law Office of Philip M. Flanigan, P.C., located in Fresno, California. With over 30 years of experience, I help people create effective power of attorney. I focus on providing personalized estate planning services.

Different Types Of Powers Of Attorney?

The main types of power of attorney include:

• Durable power of attorney: The agent can handle all of your affairs if you become incapacitated.
• Medical power of attorney: A medical power of attorney in Fresno is limited to health care.
• Limited power of attorney: The agent acts on your behalf under specific circumstances.

My firm primarily focuses on durable power of attorney in California to help Fresno residents achieve effective and enforceable life decisions.

The Roles And Responsibilities Of An Agent In A Power Of Attorney

The specific POA document strictly defines an agent’s roles and responsibilities. The main ones are:

• Financial management
• Property and real estate management
• Making insurance decisions
• Dealing with legal matters
• Health care

As an experienced lawyer, I will help you define your agent’s responsibilities.

Steps In Creating A Power Of Attorney

The process typically includes:

• Step 1: Decide which type of power of attorney to create.
• Step 2: Choose your agent. They should be 18-plus years old, trustworthy and emotionally stable, but not your health care provider.
• Step 3: Decide how much authority to give your agent.
• Step 4: Fill out a power of attorney form.
• Step 5: Sign the document in the presence of two competent adult witnesses or a notary public.
• Step 6: Give a copy of your form to your agent and other interested parties, like health care providers and your bank or insurance providers.

You cannot edit a power of attorney. Instead, I can help you revoke the existing one and file for a new, enforceable power of attorney.

Your Future Will Not Wait. Why Should You?

Do not wait until a crisis forces decisions out of you. At The Law Office of Philip M. Flanigan, P.C., I can help you secure your health care and financial future with a power of attorney in Fresno, California.

Call 559-282-0232 to book an appointment today.