Most of us don’t want to think about disability and incapacity. The idea of being incapable of making decisions for ourselves or being unable to communicate them is frightening. A Power of Attorney for Property and a Power of Attorney for Personal Care, sometimes referred to as a Living Will, can alleviate these concerns. That is one of the reasons why many people do not plan for the possibility of a severe illness or accident which might take away their ability to make decisions concerning their own health and personal care, or their own finances and property.

As understandable as this reluctance may be, it may leave your loved ones in a very difficult position should you ever need substitute decision-makers. They will have to apply to the Court for Guardianship that may result in expense and delay. The Court may also appoint a Guardian whom you do not trust to speak for you, or may choose someone who may simply make decisions that you would never make. At Creighton Law LLP, we can help you make decisions now about who will speak on your behalf, should you ever need them to do so.