A power of attorney is a voluntary legal agreement between individuals. It allows an adult (anyone over the age of 18 years old) to appoint an agent to make medical/healthcare decisions for them and/or to manage their finances, with varying levels of authority depending on the person’s preference. As a power of attorney does not require court involvement, it is a low-stress, low-cost way to ensure your adult child with disabilities has a safeguard in place for medical emergencies, routine medical care, and/or in regard to their financial affairs.
We work with families to create medical and financial powers of attorney that offer families peace of mind while encouraging and supporting autonomy for their adult child who will benefit from the support and continuity of care of their parents as they transition into adulthood.