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Powers of Attorney

Chicago Lawyer Advising You About Powers of Attorney

Most people are aware of the need to have a power of attorney as a part of their overall estate plan. What many people fail to understand is the difference between a power of attorney and a guardianship. At the Law Offices of David Blocher, we advise people throughout the Chicago area about the differences between these options. If you want to learn more about a power of attorney, contact us for a free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer.

Powers of attorney are most suited for estates that have few disputed issues. A durable power of attorney authorizes an individual to make either medical, financial or personal decisions for an individual. Unlike a guardianship, a power of attorney does not need court approval before it becomes effective. Our firm will help you decide whether a power of attorney is best for you and your family.

While a financial or medical power of attorney may be less costly to create, it does have its disadvantages. A person with a power of attorney does not need to obtain court approval on a yearly basis. This may leave the conduct of the person with the power of attorney open to legal challenges at a later date, often after the person has passed away.

Our firm will help you determine potential problems and whether a power of attorney or guardianship is most suited for your situation. In most situations, a power of attorney provides adequate means to protect an individual.

If disputes do arise concerning a person who has a power of attorney, we can represent him or her in court actions.

To determine whether a power of attorney is appropriate for your family member, contact the Law Offices of David Blocher to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer.


At the Chicago, Illinois, Law Offices of David Blocher, we represent people throughout Cook County and DuPage County including people in Naperville, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Wheaton, Evanston, Des Plaines, Mt. Prospect, Oak Park, Oak Brook, Lisle, Addison, Downers Grove, Lombard, Park Ridge, Oak Lawn, Burbank, Hickory Hills, Homewood-Flossmoor, Northbrook, Wilmette and Winnetka.

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