Powers of attorney (POA) are essential documents that allow you to appoint someone (“Agent”) to act on your behalf if you become unable to manage your own affairs. At Winkler Legal, we work with clients to create both financial and healthcare powers of attorney in Columbus, which are two of the most important documents in any estate plan. The Powers of Attorney are very important in terms of Long-term care planning and protecting assets in retirement. As such, our financial power of attorney has the necessary language to allow your Agent authority for every circumstance.
Why Choose Us to Draft Your Power of Attorney Documents
- Extensive experience in both financial and healthcare powers of attorney
- Thorough evaluation of capacity to ensure validity
- Flexible meeting options, including hospital visits when needed
- Clear explanation of different types of authority
- Protection against future guardianship proceedings
- We take time to understand each client’s specific situation
“Our goal is to provide excellent legal service while also demystifying the estate planning process, including revocable living trusts. That’s a huge goal of mine when I meet with my clients.”
– Dirk Winkler
How Much Does Establishing a Power of Attorney in Columbus Cost?
We offer flat-rate pricing of $325 for standalone power of attorney documents, with discounts available when combined with other estate planning services. Should we need to visit a person to gauge capacity, such as in a hospital or care facility, there may be an additional fee for travel time and expenses.
Our 5-Step Process for Getting Started With POA Documents
- Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation
- Complete our Estate Planning Questionnaire
- Schedule a meeting with the principal (person granting authority)
- Evaluate capacity and discuss agent selection
- Review document options and authorities needed
5-Step Process to Establish POA
We Also Support Our Clients With:
- Wills and Trust Creation: We draft wills and revocable living trusts, as well as irrevocable trusts, for asset protection in elder care situations. Trust planning starts at $3,500.
- Medicaid Pre-Planning: Our team helps clients structure their assets to comply with Medicaid rules, which should be done 5 years before needing care.
- Crisis Management: We provide rapid asset protection for people facing sudden long-term care needs, helping to shelter a significant amount of assets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Spouses don’t automatically have authority over all financial and healthcare decisions, making legal directives in Columbus essential.
In many cases no, but It depends on their capacity at the time of signing. We evaluate each situation individually.
Yes, you can name multiple agents to serve either together or in succession.
Financial POA covers property and money decisions, while healthcare POA covers medical decisions.
It lasts until death unless revoked, although some institutions may request periodic updates.