Many people are unaware of the importance of an enduring power of attorney. This legal document allows any adult to designate who will manage their future affairs if they become unable to do so themselves due to incapacity, serving as an alternative to court-appointed guardianship.
The designated proxy will act on behalf of the person in medical, personal, or property-related matters when they can no longer make decisions.
The power of attorney is only exercised when the appointee loses their ability, and the proxy must follow the instructions given in the enduring power of attorney.
The primary advantage of an enduring power of attorney is maintaining the appointee’s independence without court intervention, allowing them to decide who will care for them and manage their affairs.
Adv. Hodaya Fishman is authorized to draft enduring powers of attorney, preliminary guidelines for proxy appointment, and will documents under the Legal Capacity and Guardianship Law, 1962.
