Durable Power of Attorney Lawyer
Protect Your Financial and Healthcare Interests Even When You Cannot Act
Life can be unpredictable, but ensuring that someone you trust can manage your affairs if you become unable to do so shouldn’t be left to chance.
At Marshiano Law Group, our experienced Chicago durable power of attorney lawyers are dedicated to creating legally sound documents that protect your interests and provide clear authority to your chosen representatives during times when you cannot act for yourself.
“After my father had a stroke without a power of attorney in place, our family faced countless legal hurdles to help manage his affairs. I wasn’t going to make the same mistake. Tony created comprehensive power of attorney documents that give me peace of mind knowing my family won’t face the same struggles.”
– James R., Chicago
(Google Review)
Why Choose Marshiano Law Group for Your Durable Power of Attorney?
Our Chicago-based estate planning lawyers provide personalized and compassionate legal counsel, ensuring your power of attorney documents accurately reflect your intentions. We believe in:
Understanding Your Unique Situation
We take the time to listen and understand your specific circumstances, financial matters, and healthcare preferences to create tailored documents.
Creating Comprehensive Protection
Our attorneys meticulously craft durable power of attorney documents that provide the right level of authority while including appropriate safeguards.
Ensuring Legal Effectiveness
We stay current with Illinois power of attorney requirements to ensure your documents will be honored by financial institutions, healthcare providers, and government agencies.
Providing Complete Incapacity Planning
We coordinate your durable power of attorney with other essential documents for comprehensive protection.
Don’t leave your financial and healthcare decisions to chance. Protect yourself with legally sound power of attorney documents.
Our Comprehensive Power of Attorney Services
Durable Power of Attorney for Property/Finances
This essential document allows your chosen agent to manage your financial affairs if you become incapacitated. Our Chicago power of attorney attorneys create documents that:
- Give your agent authority to pay bills, manage investments, and handle banking
- Allow for real estate transactions and tax filings when necessary
- Provide access to digital assets and online accounts
- Include custom provisions for business operations if applicable
- Can be effective immediately or only upon incapacity (“springing”)
- Include specific limitations if desired
Healthcare Power of Attorney
While a durable power of attorney for property covers financial matters, a healthcare power of attorney addresses your medical care. Our attorneys will help you:
- Select an appropriate healthcare agent who understands your wishes
- Define the scope of medical decisions your agent can make
- Create backup provisions if your first choice is unavailable
- Coordinate with your living will/advance directive
- Ensure HIPAA authorization is included
Limited Powers of Attorney
For specific situations or transactions where you need someone to act on your behalf for a defined purpose, we offer:
- Real estate transaction powers of attorney
- Business management powers of attorney
- Tax filing powers of attorney
- Temporary powers of attorney
Power of Attorney Review and Updates
If you already have power of attorney documents but are concerned about their effectiveness or need updates due to life changes, we provide:
- Comprehensive review of existing documents
- Updates to reflect current law and your current wishes
- Replacement documents when necessary
Why Durable Powers of Attorney Matter for Everyone
Many people believe powers of attorney are only for the elderly, but they’re crucial for adults of all ages:
Protection During Unexpected Incapacity: Accidents or sudden illness can happen at any age, potentially leaving you unable to manage your finances or healthcare decisions.
Avoiding Court Intervention: Without a power of attorney, your loved ones may need to petition for guardianship—an expensive, time-consuming, and public court process.
Ensuring Financial Continuity: Bills, investments, and financial matters continue even when you cannot manage them. A power of attorney ensures someone you trust can maintain your financial affairs.
Honoring Your Healthcare Preferences: A healthcare power of attorney ensures someone who knows your wishes makes medical decisions if you cannot.
Protecting Your Business: For business owners, a power of attorney can include provisions for business management during your incapacity, protecting your livelihood.
The Power of Attorney Process with Marshiano Law Group
Creating your durable power of attorney with our Chicago attorneys is straightforward and thorough:
Step 1: Initial Consultation
We begin by understanding your specific needs, concerns, and goals for your power of attorney documents.
Step 2. Agent Selection Guidance
We provide advice on selecting appropriate agents for financial and healthcare decisions, including important considerations for each role.
Step 3. Document Customization
Our attorneys craft your power of attorney documents with specific provisions tailored to your unique situation and preferences.
Step 4. Document Review
We prepare and review all necessary closing documents, coordinate with lenders, title companies, and other parties, and ensure everything is in order for a smooth closing experience.
Step 5: Proper Execution
Our attorney attends your closing to review final documents, address any last-minute issues, and ensure all paperwork is properly executed. This presence provides invaluable peace of mind during this significant transaction.
Step 6: Storage and Access Guidance
We provide advice on securely storing your documents while ensuring they remain accessible when needed by your agents.
Step 7: Periodic Review Recommendations
We recommend reviewing your power of attorney documents periodically and after major life events to ensure they remain current.
Client Testimonials
“Tony created a durable power of attorney for me that addressed specific concerns I had about my rental properties and investments. He included custom provisions that gave me confidence my agent would have clear authority and guidance. The peace of mind is invaluable.”
Michael T., Chicago
“After my bank rejected a power of attorney I had created using an online form, I turned to Attorney Marshiano for help. He created proper documents that financial institutions actually accept and explained why my previous document had failed. His expertise made all the difference.”
Sarah L., Oak Park
Why Choose Marshiano Law Group for Your Durable Power of Attorney?
Specialized Experience
With over 25 years of experience in estate planning and financial matters, Attorney Tony Marshiano brings exceptional knowledge to power of attorney preparation. Having facilitated more than $1B in transactions throughout his career, he understands the practical application of these documents in real-world financial situations.
Financial and Legal Background
As both an attorney and someone with extensive business background, Tony Marshiano understands the complex financial issues that may need to be addressed in your power of attorney, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
Practical Approach
We create documents that work in the real world—not just legally valid documents that financial institutions or healthcare providers might still question or reject. Our power of attorney documents are designed for practical implementation.
Personalized Documents
We don’t use generic templates. Your power of attorney documents will be tailored to your specific financial situation, family dynamics, and personal preferences.
Comprehensive Planning
We ensure your power of attorney works seamlessly with your other estate planning documents to provide complete protection.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Schedule a consultation with our experienced durable power of attorney lawyer in Chicago, IL. We’re here to help you create legally sound documents that protect your interests even when you cannot act for yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions About Durable Powers of Attorney in Illinois
Want answers to your specific questions about durable powers of attorney?
Whether you need comprehensive powers of attorney or have questions about updating existing documents, Marshiano Law Group is here to help. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and take this important step toward protecting your future.
Essential Power of Attorney Services
Our comprehensive approach to power of attorney planning includes:
Durable Power of Attorney for Property: Ensuring your financial matters are handled appropriately if you cannot act.
Healthcare Power of Attorney: Designating someone to make medical decisions according to your wishes.
HIPAA Authorization: Ensuring your agents can access necessary medical information.
Agent Guidance Documents: We provide supplemental information to help your agents understand their responsibilities.
Revocation Documents: If you need to change agents, we provide proper revocation documents.
Periodic Reviews: We can review and update your documents as your circumstances change.
Don’t wait for a crisis to occur before creating these essential documents. Well-crafted powers of attorney provide both you and your loved ones with peace of mind and legal protection.
Contact Us
Whether you need comprehensive powers of attorney or have questions about updating existing documents, Marshiano Law Group is here to help. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and take this important step toward protecting your future.
We are more than just attorneys; we’re your trusted partners in creating legal protections that give you and your family peace of mind.
