Manhattan Beach Lawyers Provide Powers of Attorney

Accessible law firm listens to clients’ needs

There are many things to consider when you are planning for the future. The Keller Law Firm knows there is a lot on your mind. Our attorneys are here to offer solutions that simplify your life and streamline your planning. We work to create powers of attorney that suit our clients’ individual needs.

What is a power of attorney?

A power of attorney is a legal document giving someone else the authority to make decisions for you about legal and financial matters.

  • General Durable Power of Attorney — This document becomes active either immediately or upon your becoming incapacitated (you specify the type).
  • Springing Power of Attorney — This type becomes active only when a specific event occurs.

These documents remain in effect until you cancel them, until a specific date you set in the document, until a certain action is taken or until your death, depending on your designation. They do not prevent you from making your own decisions but give someone else the power to act for you. A power of attorney is different from an advance healthcare directive, which gives someone the authority to make healthcare decisions for you.

You can get a power of attorney by meeting with your attorney, discussing your wishes and signing a document that carries them out. A power of attorney is an essential part of your estate planning process, and The Keller Law Firm helps you complete comprehensive planning for your future and that of your family.

What is power of attorney abuse?

Power of attorney abuse occurs when a person, often elderly:

  • Unknowingly signs a power of attorney, giving someone else access to his or her assets
  • Knowingly signs a power of attorney, but the person receiving the power uses it to steal assets

These are very serious abuses that target thousands of people every year. If you believe you have been scammed, or that someone you love has been, contact our firm for assistance.

Father-daughter firm in Manhattan Beach discusses your power of attorney needs

The father-daughter team at The Keller Law Firm is sensitive to the needs of all generations in your family and helps you create a plan that works for everyone. Contact us at 310-545-1897 or via our online contact form for an appointment.