Make Sure the Right Person Speaks for You
Imagine this: you are in the hospital after a serious accident. You cannot speak, sign documents, or make decisions. Your spouse tries to access your bank account to pay the mortgage — denied. Your adult child tries to get information from your doctor — denied. Your bills pile up. And the only way your family can get the legal authority to help you is to go through a court-supervised guardianship that takes months and costs thousands.
This happens every day to families in San Antonio. And it is completely preventable. A Powers of Attorney package puts the right people in charge of your financial and medical decisions before a crisis hits.
Why Every Adult Needs These Documents
Once you turn 18, your parents no longer have the legal right to make decisions for you — even in an emergency. If a college student is in an accident, their parents cannot access medical records or make treatment decisions without a Medical Power of Attorney and HIPAA Authorization. The same is true for spouses: marriage does not automatically give you authority over your partner's finances or full access to their medical information.
What Is Included
- Durable Power of Attorney — Appoint a trusted agent to manage your financial affairs — banking, bill-paying, real estate, investments, and tax matters — if you become incapacitated.
- Medical Power of Attorney — Name the person you trust to make healthcare decisions when you are unable to communicate.
- HIPAA Authorization — Without this document, federal privacy laws prevent hospitals and doctors from sharing your medical information with anyone — even your spouse or children.
- Directive to Physicians — Also known as a "living will," this states your wishes about life-sustaining treatment if you are terminally ill or in an irreversible condition.
All documents are properly executed with witnesses and notarization, and you receive both originals and copies for your records.
Transparent Pricing
Our flat fee starts at $600 for the complete Powers of Attorney package.