A power of attorney is a legal document giving another person (your “attorney-in-fact”) the legal right (powers) to do certain things for you. What those powers are, depends on the terms of the document. A power of attorney may be very broad or very limited and specific. All powers of attorney terminate upon the death of the maker, and some may terminate when the maker (principal) becomes incapacitated (unable to make or communicate decisions). A “Durable Power of Attorney,” however, is effective even in the event of incapacity and is what we typically recommend to our clients.

Estate Planning/Boston will work with you on these important documents. Please contact us via text or phone at 7812391000 or via email at info@estateplanningboston.com