How A Power of Attorney Can Protect You When You Need It Most

Here’s
a New Year’s Resolution that will serve you for years to come:  Sign a well-drafted Durable Power of Attorney (POA)! 

• A POA appoints an agent to make financial and legal decisions for you if you become unable to do so.
  
  
  
• A good POA can save your loved ones thousands of dollars by avoiding
  the need to pursue a Probate Court Conservatorship over you.
• Not all POAs are the same!  Many
  POAs cover only the basics.  You
  
  must confirm that your POA contains vital powers for asset protection, Medicaid
  & nursing home planning.