A durable financial power of attorney appoints a trusted person, called your agent, to manage your finances if you become incapacitated. The word durable means the document continues to work even after you lose capacity, which is precisely when it is needed most.

Without one, your family typically has to petition the Arizona court for a conservatorship. That process is public, slow, and expensive. The simple act of signing a durable power of attorney avoids all of it.

We draft powers that are appropriately broad, with the specific authorities your agent will actually need: paying bills, managing accounts, handling real estate, dealing with the IRS, and acting under your existing trust. We also discuss whether the power should be effective immediately or only upon incapacity (a springing power), and which is right for your situation.

Choosing the right agent matters more than any provision in the document. Nicole helps you think through who has the temperament, judgment, and trustworthiness to act in your best interest.

Who this is for

• Every adult, especially those without a spouse to act automatically
• Parents of college-age children
• Business owners whose finances cannot pause if they are incapacitated
• Anyone facing surgery, travel, or a known health concern

What you gain

• Trusted financial management during incapacity
• Avoidance of conservatorship court proceedings
• Continuity for bills, business, and personal finances
• Coordination with your trust and other documents