Uncertain times regarding health not only cause major life-and-death concerns, they cause uncertainty regarding our property and finances (as the stock market is graphically illustrating).
A power of attorney is a document in which you give another person (called your “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”), the authority to act for you (called the “principal”). This type of document is particularly useful if you are disabled, temporarily or permanently, or suffer an unexpected, serious illness.
This document can be written as broadly or narrowly as you wish or need, and can give your agent authority to make decisions about your property and finances.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Before you can complete your power of attorney document, you will need to collect the following information:
- Your name, DOB, and full address
- The name(s) address, and phone number for the person(s) you will designate as your primary and secondary agent for your finances (you can also provide and third choice backup agent).
- The name(s) address, and phone number for the person(s) you will designate as your primary and secondary guardian of your person (you can also provide and third choice backup agent).
- Your preferred effective date (when do you want the power of attorney to take effect)
For a more detailed list of information needed download our Power of Attorney worksheet.
HOW TO GET STARTED on YOUR Power of attorney document:
When you are ready to go over your power of attorney plan with an experienced law attorney, we have three ways for you to get started:
Download The Worksheet
Click download below to get your worksheet where you can preview and gather all the information required for a medical directive.
Complete our online form
Ready to complete your worksheet now? Fill out our online worksheet and our professionals will begin preparing your documents.
email your worksheet
If you already downloaded and completed the medical directive worksheet, attach and send it to our professionals via email to get your documents prepared.
NEXT STEPS:
Once you submit your worksheet, your documents will be carefully prepared. We will contact you to schedule a time to sign your documents.
Need help in this area?
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James E. McCollum, Jr
In 1988, Mr. McCollum started the law firm of James E. McCollum, Jr., P.C. (now The McCollum Firm). In 2002, Mr. McCollum was presented an award as a Finalist for the Trial Lawyer of the Year by Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. Mr. McCollum’s professional affiliations include membership in the Supreme Court of the United States, the Bar of the State of Maryland, the Bar of the District of Columbia and the American Bar Association.
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