A Power of Attorney (POA) is a vital legal document that authorizes someone else to act on your behalf in legal, financial, or health-related matters. Whether you’re preparing for the possibility of incapacity or simply need someone to handle specific tasks during your absence, powers of attorney provide clarity, control, and peace of mind.

At Law for Georgia, LLC, we assist individuals and families across Georgia in creating well-crafted powers of attorney—tailored to their unique needs and fully compliant with state law. From comprehensive durable general powers of attorney to special financial powers, our firm ensures your interests are protected with precision and care.

What Is a Power of Attorney?

A Power of Attorney grants legal authority to a trusted person—called an “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”—to act on your behalf. The scope of this authority can be broad or limited, depending on the type of POA you choose.

There are two main types of powers of attorney based on scope:

• General Power of Attorney: Grants broad powers over your financial and legal affairs.

• Special (or Limited) Power of Attorney: Grants authority for specific tasks or over limited circumstances (e.g., selling a home, managing one bank account).

Each POA can be durable (remaining valid even if you become incapacitated) or non-durable (ending upon incapacity).

Durable General Power of Attorney

A Durable General Power of Attorney is one of the most important estate planning tools. It remains in effect even if you become mentally or physically incapacitated, ensuring your affairs are managed without the need for court-appointed guardianship.

This type of POA typically authorizes your agent to:

• Manage bank accounts

• Pay bills and debts

• Sign contracts and legal documents

• Buy, sell, or manage real estate

• File tax returns

• Handle insurance and retirement benefits

Durability is key. Without a durable POA, your loved ones may be forced to go to court to gain authority over your finances in the event of incapacity.

Financial Power of Attorney

A Financial Power of Attorney can be either general or limited, but its primary focus is granting authority to manage your financial affairs. This can be useful in various situations:

• If you’re traveling or living abroad

• If you want a spouse or trusted family member to handle bill payments or investment decisions

• If you become incapacitated and can’t manage your assets

Common powers include:

• Accessing and managing bank and investment accounts

• Overseeing business or rental property income

• Managing tax and insurance matters

• Transferring funds or making gifts, subject to your instructions

At Law for Georgia, LLC, we ensure that your financial POA aligns with your overall estate and asset protection strategy.

Special or Limited Power of Attorney

A Special or Limited Power of Attorney gives your agent the authority to act only in a narrow, defined circumstance. Examples include:

• Authorizing someone to close a real estate transaction on your behalf

• Granting temporary parental authority while traveling

• Delegating management of a specific investment account

This is useful when you want to maintain control over most of your affairs while temporarily delegating specific responsibilities.

How Law for Georgia, LLC Can Help

Creating a power of attorney is more than filling out a form—it’s about choosing the right person, specifying the appropriate powers, and ensuring your document complies with Georgia law.

At Law for Georgia, LLC, we provide:

• One-on-one consultations to determine which type of POA suits your needs

• Customized drafting of general, durable, financial, and limited POAs

• Coordination with your estate planning documents (wills, trusts, health directives)

• Clear guidance on how to execute and store your POA for maximum effectiveness

• Flat-fee pricing options for many estate planning documents

Whether you’re planning ahead for emergencies, managing assets across states, or caring for aging parents, our firm will help you build a POA that protects your interests and respects your intentions.

Get Trusted Legal Guidance Today

A properly drafted Power of Attorney is one of the most valuable tools in protecting your future. Don’t leave critical decisions to chance or delay planning until it’s too late.

📞 Contact Law for Georgia, LLC today at Law4GA.com to schedule your estate planning consultation. We’ll help you plan wisely—and with confidence.