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Experienced Guidance For Southeast Michigan Powers Of Attorney

Last updated on September 30, 2024

Lawyer guidance in creating a power of attorney can add strength to an estate plan. It empowers you to appoint an agent to make your decisions, helping ensure your affairs are managed if you become incapacitated.

I am attorney Robert D. Paulbeck, and I am known for working hard for those in Trenton, Michigan. With 30 years of experience, I can provide the guidance and legal assistance necessary to create a sound estate plan. I can help you explore your power of attorney options, draft the paperwork and ensure it meets your needs. Call Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law, for guidance that leaves no gaps in your financial, medical and legal protections.

Power Of Attorney Types

There are several different powers of attorney, each serving specific purposes.

  • A general power of attorney grants broad authority over financial and legal matters.
  • A durable power of attorney remains effective even if the principal becomes incapacitated.
  • A medical power of attorney allows an agent to make health care decisions on your behalf.
  • A limited power of attorney is restricted to specific tasks.
  • A springing power of attorney becomes active only under certain conditions.

Most people choose a financial and medical power of attorney to protect their health care autonomy and financial matters in the face of incapacitation.

Power Of Attorney Legal Contests

If someone challenges or contests your power of attorney, it can jeopardize your preferences by delaying or altering your expressed decisions. Contests often arise due to concerns about the principal’s mental competence, allegations of undue influence or abuse of authority by the designated agent.

You can reduce the risk of a contest by following all the legal formalities and demonstrating you were mentally competent when you executed the document. I can help you prevent contests by guiding you in the creation of powers of attorney.

Your Estate Planning Options

It is unwise to leave your affairs unprotected. Call my Trenton office at 734-800-2699 or fill out the online contact form for skilled guidance with your power of attorney needs. I will lead you through each step, listen to your needs and draft a power of attorney that meets those needs.