Aging in Maine : Your Trusted Maine Power of Attorney Lawyer
At Aging in Maine, we specialize in all types of Powers of Attorney — including Financial POA, Advanced Healthcare Directives, Healthcare POA, HIPAA Authorizations, and Durable Powers of Attorney.
Our goal is to educate you about your options and create a customized Power of Attorney that reflects your wishes, protects your interests, and ensures your decisions are carried out when it matters most.
What Is a Power of Attorney (POA)?
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that gives someone you trust the authority to act on your behalf. This person, called your agent, can make important financial, medical, and personal decisions in your best interest. Your agent is often a trusted spouse, adult child, family member, or close friend.
Why You Need a Power of Attorney
Life is unpredictable. If you become incapacitated or unable to make decisions, a Power of Attorney ensures that your wishes are honored.
A Financial POA allows your agent to manage bills, banking, investments, and property.
A Healthcare POA (or Advance Directive) ensures your healthcare decisions reflect your values and preferences.
Having these documents in place provides peace of mind, knowing someone you trust will act for you when it matters most.
Types of Power of Attorney
Medical Power of Attorney (Healthcare POA): Allows your agent to make healthcare decisions if you are unable to do so.
Durable Power of Attorney: Grants broad authority to your agent to manage finances, property, and other important matters — and remains valid even if you become incapacitated.
Non-Durable Power of Attorney: Provides temporary authority for specific transactions and ends after a set time or when you revoke it.
Special or Limited Power of Attorney: Restricts your agent’s authority to a particular task, such as selling a home or managing a single account.
Springing Power of Attorney: Becomes active only after a specific event, such as a doctor’s certification of incapacity.
Advanced Healthcare Directives & HIPAA Authorization
An Advance Healthcare Directive (or Living Will) lets you specify what types of medical treatment you do or do not want. It also allows you to legally designate a decision-maker for your care, including life support decisions.
A HIPAA Authorization ensures your doctors, hospitals, and insurance providers can share important health information with your chosen loved ones. Without this document, your family may be blocked from receiving crucial updates about your care.
How Aging in Maine Can Help
At Aging in Maine, we guide clients through selecting and drafting the right Power of Attorney for their unique needs. Whether you need a financial POA, medical POA, or HIPAA authorization, we’ll make sure your documents are clear, legally enforceable, and customized to your wishes.
📞 Call us today at (207) 848-5600 to schedule a consultation and protect your future with a professionally drafted Power of Attorney.
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