Power of Attorney: Ensuring Your Wishes Are Carried Out

At Jewel of the Valley Mobile Notary Public, we understand the importance of planning for the future. A Power of Attorney (POA) is a crucial legal document that empowers a trusted individual to manage your affairs when you're unable to do so yourself. This can be due to illness, disability, travel, or simply a desire for added convenience.

A well-crafted POA provides peace of mind, knowing your interests are protected. There are two main types:

• Financial Power of Attorney: This grants your agent authority to handle your finances, including paying bills, managing investments, and overseeing bank accounts.
• Healthcare Power of Attorney (Medical POA): This empowers your agent to make medical decisions on your behalf if you're unable to communicate your wishes. This can encompass consenting to procedures, selecting treatment plans, and coordinating with healthcare providers.

Tailoring the POA to Your Needs:

• Agent Selection: Choosing the right agent is vital. Select someone you trust completely, with sound judgment and the ability to handle your affairs responsibly.
• Scope of Authority: Clearly outline your agent's power in the POA document. Do you desire broad decision-making power, or are there specific limitations you'd like to establish?
• Durable vs. General POA: Durable POAs remain active even if you become incapacitated, while General POAs only become active upon a designated event.

Jewel of Valley Mobile Notary Public Can Help:

While we cannot provide legal advice, we can connect you with resources to draft a POA that aligns with your specific needs. We can also notarize your completed POA document, ensuring its legal validity.

Remember, a POA is a revocable document. You retain the right to modify or revoke it at any time, as long as you possess mental competency.

By proactively establishing a POA, you take control of your future and ensure your wishes are carried out, even when you cannot act for yourself. Contact Jewel of the Valley Mobile Notary Public today to learn more about how we can assist you in this important process.