Power of Attorney and Advance Directives in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Protect Your Future and Take Control of Your Financial and Medical Decisions
Life is unpredictable. Illness, accidents, or incapacity can strike at any time, leaving you unable to make essential financial or healthcare decisions. Without the proper legal documents—like a power of attorney or advance directive—your loved ones may be forced to go through lengthy and costly court proceedings just to manage your affairs.
At Farrar & Williams, PLLC, our experienced power of attorney lawyers help individuals and families create durable power of attorney, medical power of attorney, and living wills to ensure trusted individuals can make important decisions on your behalf when needed.
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At Farrar & Williams, PLLC, we help individuals and families establish Durable Powers of Attorney, Medical Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills to ensure that trusted individuals can step in and make critical decisions on your behalf if needed.
What Is a Power of Attorney (POA)?
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal power of attorney document that allows you to name a trusted person—known as your agent or attorney-in-fact—to act on your behalf. There are several types of POAs, each designed to meet different needs related to your financial, legal, and healthcare matters.
Durable Power of Attorney (Financial Power of Attorney)
A Durable Power of Attorney grants your chosen agent the ability to handle financial and legal matters on your behalf if you become incapacitated or unable to manage your affairs. Without this document in place, your family may have to seek a court-appointed guardianship, which can be costly and time-consuming.
What Can a Durable Power of Attorney Do?
- Pay bills, manage bank accounts, and handle financial transactions
- Buy, sell, or manage real estate and investments
- File taxes and handle insurance matters
- Manage business interests and retirement benefits
- Apply for government benefits such as Medicaid and Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits
By establishing a Durable Power of Attorney, you ensure that your financial matters are handled smoothly without unnecessary legal delays.
Medical Power of Attorney (Healthcare Proxy)
A Medical Power of Attorney (MPOA) allows you to appoint a trusted person to make healthcare decisions for you if you are unable to communicate your wishes due to illness or incapacity.
Why Is a Medical Power of Attorney Important?
- Ensures that medical decisions align with your values and preferences
- Prevents family disputes over healthcare choices
- Allows a trusted individual to make quick, informed decisions in an emergency
- Avoids court intervention or the appointment of an unwanted decision-maker
Without a Medical Power of Attorney, your family may face delays and legal hurdles when trying to make urgent healthcare decisions on your behalf.
Living Will (Advance Healthcare Directive)
A Living Will, also known as an Advance Healthcare Directive, is a legal document that outlines your wishes regarding end-of-life medical treatment. It ensures that your healthcare providers and loved ones honor your preferences regarding life-sustaining treatments.
What Can You Specify in a Living Will?
- Whether you want life support in the event of a terminal illness or irreversible coma
- Your preferences on ventilators, feeding tubes, and resuscitation (DNR orders)
- Pain management and comfort care preferences
- Organ donation and other post-life arrangements
A Living Will prevents uncertainty and emotional stress for your loved ones by providing clear guidance on your healthcare preferences.
Why Choose Farrar and Williams, PLLC for your Power of Attorney and Living Will?
Protect yourself from Guardianship Proceedings
Without a Power of Attorney, your family may have to petition the court for guardianship or conservatorship, which can be expensive and time-consuming. We ensure that you remain in control by having the right documents in place.
Contact Farrar & Williams, PLLC in Hot Springs, AR
Without a power of attorney, your loved ones may be forced to seek guardianship or conservatorship through the courts—an expensive and emotionally draining process. Our team helps you avoid this by preparing the necessary documents, such as a durable power of attorney, medical power of attorney, and legal power of attorney, to protect your autonomy.
At Farrar & Williams, PLLC, we take the time to understand your needs and tailor your power of attorney documents to fit your unique situation. Whether you’re planning ahead or responding to urgent medical or financial concerns, we’re here to help you stay in control.
Contact Farrar & Williams, PLLC today to schedule a consultation with a knowledgeable guardianship attorney and learn how we can assist you in protecting those who matter most.
