Huntington Attorneys Helping You Establish A Power Of Attorney
Last updated on May 22, 2025
When drafting a West Virginia estate plan, including one or more powers of attorney can provide invaluable benefits. You can choose between a legal power of attorney to address financial matters or a medical power of attorney for health care issues. For both documents, you choose an agent to act on your behalf, providing stability and peace of mind.
At Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C., our team can offer guidance and insights. Our Huntington lawyers provide personalized attention and are dedicated to every person and family we serve. As attorneys, we understand the importance of a comprehensive estate plan and will help explore the many options at your disposal.
What Is A Power Of Attorney?
With a power of attorney, you give an agent the legal power to make decisions for you. You may need someone to make medical decisions if you become incapacitated and need care in the hospital. Or you may need someone to make financial decisions, pay taxes, access bank accounts and more if you cannot do so yourself. Through the power of attorney, your chosen agent gains legal authority to act and make decisions on your behalf.
Who Needs A Power Of Attorney?
A power of attorney is essential for individuals who need someone to manage financial, medical or legal matters on their behalf. This includes elderly individuals, those facing serious illness, military personnel deployed overseas or anyone who wants to ensure trusted representation in case of incapacity or unexpected circumstances. Planning ahead is key.
How Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C., Can Help
Powers of attorney are proactive estate planning tools, offering protection for the future and helping ensure your wishes are honored by the agents you choose to act on your behalf.
We can help you consider all the required documentation, file the paperwork correctly and help set everything up so that your power of attorney is in place and will be ready for you and your family when needed. Call us at 304-521-1225 in West Virginia or use the online contact form to set up your initial consultation.