A durable power of attorney is one of the most important documents in your estate plan, and one of the most overlooked. It allows you to name a trusted person to manage your financial and legal affairs if you become unable to do so yourself, whether due to illness, injury, or incapacity.
Without one, your family may be forced to go to court to gain the authority to pay your bills, manage your investments, or handle your property. That process takes time, costs money, and adds stress during an already difficult situation.
Robin White helps clients across Tennessee and Mississippi establish durable powers of attorney that provide protection and peace of mind.
A durable power of attorney gives your designated agent the legal authority to act on your behalf in financial and legal matters. Depending on how it's structured, your agent may be able to:
The word "durable" means the document remains in effect even if you become incapacitated. Without that designation, a standard power of attorney would become void at the very moment you need it most.
You have options. A durable power of attorney can be set up to take effect immediately, giving your agent authority right away, or it can be "springing," meaning it only activates if and when you become incapacitated. Robin will help you decide which approach makes the most sense for your circumstances.
Robin will help you think through who the right person is to serve as your agent, what powers to grant, and how to structure the document so it works the way you intend. He will also make sure your power of attorney is properly executed under Tennessee or Mississippi law and coordinated with the rest of your estate plan.
Do not leave this decision for a court to decide. Schedule a consultation with Robin →