A Durable General Power of Attorney is a very valuable tool, primarily to be used in the event that, due to age, illness, or injury, you are unable to carry on your personal and financial affairs. Without a General Power of Attorney, if you are unable to carry on your personal and financial affairs, someone would have to go to court to have you declared mentally or physically incompetent and be appointed to serve as your legal guardian and conservator. This process can be time-consuming, expensive, and publicly embarrassing. State laws vary regarding the use and acceptance of a power of attorney. This web page provides general information only.
Laws develop over time and differ from state to state.
This brochure does not provide legal advice about specific legal problems. Let The Law Firm of Evan H. Farr, P.C. advise you about your particular situation. This website provides general information only. Laws develop over time and differ from state to state. This website does not provide legal advice about specific legal problems.