Estate Planning 101

Do I need a Power of Attorney?

September 13, 2023

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Snug makes it easy to create a Will or Trust in under 20 minutes. Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives are included for free with any Will or Trust, as is a year of free updates.
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Snug makes it easy to create a Will or Trust in under 20 minutes. Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives are included for free with any Will or Trust, as is a year of free updates.
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Whether or not you need a power of attorney as part of your estate plan will depend on your individual circumstances and goals. A power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint an individual to manage your affairs if you become incapacitated and unable to make decisions for yourself.

If you have a revocable living trust, you may not need a power of attorney, as the trust can provide for the management of your affairs if you become incapacitated. However, if you do not have a trust, or if you want to appoint someone to make decisions for you outside of the trust, a power of attorney can be a useful tool.

Additionally, even if you have a trust, you may still want to consider having a power of attorney in place. This is because a power of attorney can be used to manage your affairs if you become incapacitated, even if your trust does not yet need to be implemented.

Overall, whether or not you need a power of attorney will depend on your individual circumstances. It's a good idea to consult with an attorney to determine if a power of attorney is right for you.