Ensuring Your Affairs Are Handled When You Need It Most
Life is unpredictable, and having a Power of Attorney (POA) in place ensures that someone you trust can make important legal, financial, and medical decisions on your behalf if you're unable to do so. Without a valid POA, your family may have to go through expensive and time-consuming legal processes to gain control over critical decisions.
At Redding Law Office, we help you establish clear and legally binding powers of attorney tailored to your needs. Whether you need someone to handle financial matters, healthcare decisions, or both, we ensure your documents align with Texas law and give you peace of mind for the future.
What We Do in Powers of Attorney
Financial Power of Attorney
Designate a trusted individual to manage your financial affairs, including paying bills, handling investments, and managing property.
Medical Power of Attorney
Appoint a decision-maker to ensure your healthcare preferences are followed if you become incapacitated.
Durable Power of Attorney
Ensure your designated agent can continue making decisions on your behalf even if you are permanently incapacitated.
Limited Power of Attorney
Grant someone authority over specific financial or legal matters for a defined period or purpose.
Power of Attorney Updates & Revocations
Modify or revoke your POA documents as your circumstances change to ensure they reflect your current wishes.
Why do I need a Power of Attorney?
A Power of Attorney allows someone to handle your affairs if you are unable to do so due to illness, injury, or incapacity. Without it, your family may have to go through costly court proceedings to gain decision-making authority.
What happens if I don’t have a POA?
If you become incapacitated without a POA, your loved ones may have to petition for guardianship, a process that can be lengthy, expensive, and emotionally taxing.
Can I have more than one Power of Attorney?
Yes, many people have both a Financial POA and a Medical POA to ensure that different aspects of their life are properly managed. You can also appoint different individuals for each role.
When does a Power of Attorney take effect?
A Durable POA takes effect immediately and remains valid even if you become incapacitated. A Springing POA only takes effect under specific conditions, such as a doctor declaring you unable to make decisions.
Can I revoke or change my POA?
Yes, as long as you are mentally competent, you can update, revoke, or replace your Power of Attorney at any time.