Powers of Attorney

Ensure Your Financial and Medical Decisions Are in Trusted Hands

Experienced Colorado Estate Planning Attorney Helping You Prepare for the Unexpected

At Husson Law LLC, attorney John Husson helps clients throughout Colorado establish legally sound and effective powers of attorney. These essential documents allow you to designate a trusted individual to make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated or are unavailable. Without a power of attorney in place, your loved ones may face costly and time-consuming court proceedings to obtain authority over your affairs.

What is a Power of Attorney?

A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants an appointed agent the ability to act on your behalf. Powers of attorney are especially beneficial for:

An office depicting a power of attorney that appoints financial and business decisions

Financial and business management

Client's using their Power of attorney for medical healthcare decisions

Medical and healthcare decisions

Colorado clients signing power of attorney for legal matters

Legal matters requiring representation

Schedule a free consultation with Husson Law and get started on your Power of Attorney.

Why You Need a Power of Attorney

Having a power of attorney in place is a proactive step toward protecting your interests and ensuring continuity in financial and healthcare matters. If you become incapacitated without a POA, your family may face:

  • Expensive legal proceedings to obtain authority

  • Delays in critical medical or financial decisions

  • Uncertainty about your wishes

Parents with adult children need a power of attorney

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Common Types of Powers of Attorney

  • Couple discussing financial power of attorney

    Financial Power of Attorney

    A financial POA allows a trusted agent to manage your financial affairs, including: Paying bills, taxes, and debts; managing investments and retirement accounts; handling real estate transactions; and running a business in your absence.

    Without a financial POA, your loved ones may need to petition the court for a conservatorship, a lengthy and costly legal process.

  • Patient with medical power of attorney

    Medical Power of Attorney

    A medical POA (or healthcare proxy) grants a trusted person the authority to make healthcare decisions for you if you are incapacitated. This document ensures that your medical wishes are honored, healthcare decisions are made without delays, and family disagreements are minimized.

  • Family members discussing limited vs general power of attorney

    Limited vs. General Power of Attorney

    Limited POA – Grants specific powers for a defined period or task (e.g., selling a home while abroad).

    General POA – Gives an agent broad authority over your affairs, often used in incapacity situations

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