Oklahoma Durable Power of Attorney Lawyer: Planning for Incapacity

A Durable Power of Attorney is a crucial legal document that allows you to appoint a trusted person, known as your "agent" or "attorney-in-fact," to manage your financial and legal affairs if you become incapacitated and unable to make decisions for yourself. This is a cornerstone of proactive incapacity planning. At J. Stewart Legal, we help you create a Durable Power of Attorney that grants the specific powers you choose to the person you trust most.

Why is a "Durable" Power of Attorney Important?

The "durable" provision means the document remains in effect even if you become mentally incompetent. Without a durable power of attorney, your family would have to go to court to have a guardian appointed to manage your affairs—a process that is public, expensive, and time-consuming.

Powers You Can Grant

Managing bank accounts and investments.
Paying bills and handling taxes.
Managing real estate and other property.
Dealing with government benefits.

We will help you carefully consider who to appoint as your agent and what authority to grant them, creating a document that protects you when you need it most.