Power Of Attorney - Frequently Asked Questions

A lot of people has asked me lately a bunch of key questions about a power of attorney

. Namely, what is a power of attorney and what good is it for each individual person if they have a power of attorney? So, to save myself some future time in answering these questions, I have compiled a list of frequently asked questions concerning power of attorney and what this legal, enduring power can do for you, as a person.

So, I guess before we can go any further in discussing a power of attorney, we must first establish what exactly a power of attorney is. So...what is a power of attorney you ask? A power of attorney is a legal document that will instruct each person around you as to what exactly you want to happen to with your health care decisions, as well as other lasting affairs, should you, heaven forbid, one day not have the mental capacity to make these important legal decisions for yourself. A power of attorney can give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing all of your affairs are in order, no matter what happens to you.

Once you have decided that a power of attorney is a good idea, what should you, as an intelligent person do next? You must now determine a power of attorney agent, or somebody who you trust with your legal power of attorney document to voice and carry out your wishes, especially the wishes on this legal document, once you are no longer of the mental capacity to do so. This power of attorney agent might be a close family member, or a trusted friend. Whoever you chose, ,make sure you can trust your power to follow through with your wishes, no matter what this person thinks of your wishes. If you do not have any close friends or family members you can trust to be your power of attorney agent, then a regular attorney or lawyer can perform this job for you, for a fee. However, a friend or family member will usually perform the requirements of a power of attorney agent for free.

What happens if your power of attorney agent does not follow your wishes where your legal affairs, or your health care, are concerned? This is a very serious business indeed. For a person to go against the direct wishes of somebody, particularly somebody who has their wishes written on a legal document, such as the legal document of a power of attorney, is a very serious thing.

There are many legal channels this person, this failing power of attorney agent, will have to go through if your wishes concerning your lasting affairs are not followed through with. And don't worry, if you feel your power of attorney agent will not follow through with your legal wishes and desires, you can change your power of attorney agent, through a legal, law practicing attorney. I hope I have answered all your questions about a power of attorney. Good luck on your quest for ensuring your legal and health care affairs!

by: Kenneth Ranks

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