Sarasota Power of Attorney Lawyer
A power of attorney is much more than a signature on a form. It’s a tool that gives you control over your financial and healthcare decisions, even if you are unable to act on your own behalf. The Matechik Law Firm works with clients throughout Sarasota County and Manatee County, helping them understand the scope, benefits, and potential pitfalls of financial and healthcare powers of attorney.
Our office, just a few minutes’ drive from the Sarasota County Historic Courthouse, offers both in-person and virtual consultations, allowing you to address these important decisions with our lawyer at your convenience.
For many individuals and families, signing a power of attorney is often the first step in taking control of future planning. By discussing your goals in the context of Florida law, we can help you understand how this document works alongside other planning tools and what it can and cannot do in real-world situations. This guidance can be especially valuable if you are trying to coordinate decisions among family members who live both in Sarasota and in other parts of the country, or if you are caring for aging parents and want to reduce the risk of court involvement later on.
Call (941) 770-2243 today to schedule an appointment.
How Financial and Healthcare Powers of Attorney Protect You in Sarasota
A financial power of attorney allows a trusted person to manage bank accounts, pay your bills, oversee investments, or handle real estate transactions on your behalf. Meanwhile, a healthcare power of attorney empowers someone you trust to make medical decisions, consult with physicians, and access medical records if you are unable to communicate your preferences.
Misunderstandings can arise when these roles are not clearly defined, or when documents are not drafted with foresight, which is where our experience becomes invaluable.
Creating a power of attorney offers multiple benefits. For Sarasota residents, this can mean protecting assets tied to local properties or managing family-owned businesses without disruption. By planning ahead, you can designate decision-makers who align with your values and priorities.
When you work with The Matechik Law Firm, you also gain insight into how banks, hospitals, and other institutions in and around Sarasota typically respond to these documents. We can discuss what level of authority may be appropriate for the person you choose, how to limit or expand that authority, and when it might make sense to update or replace an older document. This kind of thoughtful planning can help your chosen decision-maker act quickly and confidently if a medical emergency occurs at a local facility, such as Sarasota Memorial Hospital or another regional provider.
The Matechik Law Firm takes the time to clearly explain important nuances, such as the difference between durable versus limited powers, or how to coordinate powers of attorney with trusts, advance directives, and succession planning.
