Helping Louisianans Implement And Select A Power Of Attorney 

There may come a point in your life where you aren’t as mentally sharp as you used to be. If that happens, having someone you trust who can manage your finances and make crucial medical decisions can help you protect yourself and everything you’ve worked for. Including a power of attorney in your estate plan can allow you to appoint someone to handle these personal matters for you. 

At Betsy A. Fischer & Associates, LLC, we can assist you in completing the necessary documentation for appointing a power of attorney. With over 30 years of experience handling estate planning matters, we know how to help you complete these documents thoroughly and accurately, as well as help you choose the right person for the job. 

What Power Of Attorney Can Do For You

These are some of the key functions they can carry out as part of your living will:

• Financial management: Overseeing your financial assets, paying bills, and handling transactions.
• Health care decisions (medical directives): Making medical choices that align with your preferences and best interests.
• Legal affairs: Managing legal matters and documentation.
• Real estate transactions: Handling the sale or purchase of property.

What you want your power of attorney to do for you won’t look exactly like everyone else’s. We can help you establish how you want your power of attorney to work for you. To get started with this process, call us at 504-688-6953. 

Key Qualities To Look For In A Power Of Attorney

When choosing someone to be your power of attorney, you want that person to be: 

• Honest: Can you trust this person with your health, well-being and bank account information?
• Knowledgeable: How well do they know you? Do they understand your values? Do they have a good sense of what you would and would not like? Do they know what is best for you? 
• Competent: Are they capable of managing money? Do they understand the implications of specific medical conditions, treatments and procedures? Do they know what to do in the event of an emergency?
• A good communicator: Can they explain your situation well to professionals who may not know you personally? Can they work effectively with other parties, such as doctors, financial advisors, and others whom you may rely on for care and assistance? Can they maintain professional and responsible relationships with these people? 

We can work with you directly to help determine who would be a good fit for the role of your power of attorney, whether it’s a family member or a loved one. 

You Can Rely On Us For Your Estate Planning Needs

Whether you need a power of attorney or other legal document to add to your estate plan, we are here to help you with anything you need. To get started on selecting and documenting your power of attorney, schedule a consultation with us by calling 504-688-6953 or emailing us. We look forward to speaking with you.