Michigan Power of Attorney Lawyer
What Is Power of Attorney?
Power of Attorney (POA) gives someone you trust the legal authority to make decisions on your behalf. At Rutkowski Law Firm, we help Michigan families create clear, protective POAs as part of a comprehensive estate plan.
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Empower Someone You Trust
Two Types of Power of Attorney, One Strong Plan
- Durable Power of Attorney :
- Allows someone to manage your finances if you’re unable to do so yourself. Ideal for covering bills, accounts, and legal responsibilities.
- Healthcare Power of Attorney :
- Gives someone you trust the ability to make medical decisions on your behalf if you’re incapacitated.
- Why You Need Both :
- These two documents work together to ensure you’re protected from all angles—financially and medically.
Comparison
Durable POA vs. Healthcare POA
Both tools are powerful—but they serve very different roles. Together, they form a complete safety net.
Purpose
Durable POA: Manages your finances, bills, and legal tasks
Healthcare POA: Makes medical decisions based on your wishes
When It Takes Effect
Durable POA: Usually upon incapacity (or immediately, if desired)
Healthcare POA: Only when you cannot make medical decisions yourself
Common Uses
Durable POA: Paying bills, selling property, filing taxes
Healthcare POA: Choosing treatments, end-of-life care decisions
Who Needs It?
Durable POA: Everyone with assets or legal obligations
Healthcare POA: Everyone with healthcare preferences or dependents
Part of an Estate Plan?
Durable POA: ✅ Yes
Healthcare POA: ✅ Yes
How We Help You Put Power of Attorney in Place
We guide you through each decision—from who to name, to how to structure the documents, to what protections you may not even know you need.
Step 1: Discovery Call
- We’ll learn about your goals, your family, and what kind of decisions you’d want covered.
Step 2: Drafting Session
- We help you decide who to name, how to structure powers, and how to avoid potential risks.
Step 3: Review & Sign
- We review your documents together and help you finalize everything confidently.
A Cornerstone of Your Estate Plan
Power of Attorney Is Just One Piece
Your estate plan isn’t complete with just a Power of Attorney. We combine POAs with tools like Trusts, Living Wills, and Guardianship Designations to build a plan that protects every phase of life.
- Revocable Living Trust :
- Avoid probate for all assets while maintaining control during your lifetime.
- Durable Power of Attorney :
- Authorize someone to manage your financial matters if you’re unable to.
- Healthcare Power of Attorney :
- Allow a trusted person to make medical decisions for you during a crisis.
- Living Will :
- Specify your medical treatment preferences if you can’t speak for yourself.
Estate Planning Guide
Estate Planning is an essential process that will protect your assets and ensure you’re your estate is distributed according to your wishes after your death.
Many people make mistakes when creating their estate plan, which can lead to unnecessary stress, confusion, and costly legal battles for their loved ones. Below, our estate planning team put together the top 10 and most common mistakes we see in estate planning.
Common Questions About Power of Attorney
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Whether you need a will, trust, asset protection plan or are in need of medicaid crisis planning, our team is here to help! We are dedicated to providing you with the best legal representation possible. Call us today to book your consultation.
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