Power of Attorney New Braunfels, TX

Maintain Control and Peace of Mind with a Customized Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney (POA) can help you ensure that when the unthinkable happens, you’re prepared. It’s a vital part of estate planning that our attorneys recommend, and it can help your family and loved ones make clear and confident decisions regarding your medical care, finances, and well-being. Wills and trusts can help ensure that your assets are dispersed to your heirs as you see fit, but they’re just one cornerstone of a comprehensive estate plan. Our New Braunfels, TX power of attorney lawyer can help you protect yourself and your interests while you’re still alive but unable to advocate for yourself.

Power of attorney ensures that someone you trust will act in your best interests if you are in a medical emergency, infirm, or otherwise unable to make critical decisions. It’s a weighty responsibility, but it can give you a measure of peace knowing that your wishes will still be honored. Attorney Dickerson has been helping Texas clients just like your for nearly three decades. Contact The J.M. Dickerson Law Firm to schedule your complimentary consultation.

What You Need To Know About Texas Power Of Attorney

The regulations and statutes governing power of authority, including the scope of responsibility and whether the legal document will be accepted by your physician, financial institution, or lawyer, vary from state to state. Having a Texas attorney well-versed in the statues of the Lone Star State is important to prepare your POA to ensure it protects you as it should.

Powers of attorney appoint an agent to act on behalf of someone in medical, financial, or legal matters (or two, or all three). A POA can take several different forms, which determine the scope of the agent’s authority and dictate their fiduciary and ethical responsibilities toward you and your interests.

• Durable Power of Attorney: If you have been deemed mentally incompetent, your agent assumes authority over all your legal matters.
• Springing Durable Power of Attorney: Your agent assumes authority over your financial affairs in the event you are seriously injured or ill and unable to advocate for yourself.
• Nondurable Power of Attorney: Your agent may assume authority over your medical care, finances, or a specific legal matter for a specific time (until the POA expires).
• Statutory Durable Power of Attorney: This type of power gives the agent very broad powers and may not be best for someone with limited needs.

We review the different types of POA available under the Texas Estates Code to determine which one best suits your needs. Our advice can also help you determine the right person to serve as your agent, as POAs can enter you into legally binding agreements.

Our POA Lawyers Help Protect Your Interests

The J.M. Dickerson Law Firm is committed to acting in your best interests. Our lead attorney is a board-certified estate planning attorney who fully understands the significance of naming someone as your legal agent. We draft a customized power of attorney for you, one that covers your specific needs and grants your agent no more power than necessary. We can also place clauses in the POA contract to cover certain contingencies and set reasonable limits to preserve your independent agency. We also advise you of potential pitfalls with a POA and how to take steps to prevent them. We offer transparent, flat-fee pricing. Call us today for free initial consultation with our experienced New Braunfels power of attorney lawyer.