Power of Attorney

Having a power of attorney is associated with aging and becoming unable to manage your own affairs, but that’s a misconception. Adults at every stage of life can benefit from having these protections in place. It is easy to ignore estate planning and end-of-life arrangements when you’re in midlife and enjoying good health but waiting…

Power of attorney is a practical, if often misunderstood, tool that allows a designated person to act on your behalf any time you need it or when you are incapacitated. In Illinois, powers of attorney can cover financial, property, and/or health care matters. The scope of duties can be as broad or narrow as the…

When you think of creating an estate plan, you likely imagine writing a will or outlining your final wishes. While these tasks are certainly important and beneficial, they’re not the only thing your estate plan should include. You’ll also want to create provisions for a power of attorney (POA) to manage your affairs if you’re…