Protect Your Future with Durable, Medical & Financial Power of Attorney
Don't wait until it's too late. Ensure someone you trust can make important decisions on your behalf. With 25+ years of experience serving Los Angeles County families, we make POA documents simple, affordable, and legally sound.
A Power of Attorney (POA) is one of the most important legal documents you can have. It allows you to appoint someone you trust—called your "attorney-in-fact" or "agent"—to make financial, medical, or legal decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated or unable to act for yourself.
Without a power of attorney, if you become incapacitated due to illness, injury, or dementia, your family may need to go to court to obtain conservatorship just to access your bank accounts, pay your bills, or make medical decisions. This process can take months, cost thousands of dollars, and cause tremendous stress during an already difficult time.
California recognizes several types of power of attorney, each designed for different situations and needs. As an experienced power of attorney attorney in Glendale, I can help you determine which type—or combination—is right for your situation.
Most Common | Most Important
A Durable Power of Attorney for Finances allows your agent to manage your financial affairs, including:
Why it's "Durable": The word "durable" means the power continues even after you become incapacitated—which is exactly when you need it most.
Critical for Medical Decisions
A Medical Power of Attorney (also called an Advance Healthcare Directive in California) allows your agent to make healthcare decisions for you if you cannot communicate your wishes, including:
Important: California's Advance Healthcare Directive combines a medical POA with a living will, allowing you to specify your end-of-life wishes in writing.
For Specific Transactions
A Limited Power of Attorney grants authority for a specific task or time period, such as:
This type automatically expires after the specified task is completed or the time period ends.
Activates Upon Incapacity
A Springing Power of Attorney doesn't take effect until a specific event occurs—typically when you become incapacitated as certified by a physician. While this sounds appealing, it can cause problems:
My Recommendation: A standard durable POA with proper safeguards is usually more practical than a springing POA.
For comprehensive protection, I typically prepare:
This combination ensures you're protected in every scenario, whether financial or medical. All three documents are typically included in our complete estate planning packages.
Unlike many firms that charge $500-$1,000+ for each POA document separately, we offer affordable bundled pricing to ensure every family can afford proper protection.
Includes: Durable Financial POA + Medical POA (Advance Healthcare Directive) + HIPAA Authorization
Or included FREE with any Living Trust package ($575 individual, $675 couple)
Call for Free ConsultationMost attorneys charge $800-$1,500 for POA documents. We keep costs low because:
Best Value: Get POA documents included FREE when you create a living trust package. This is the smart way to protect both your assets and your decision-making authority.
A standard durable power of attorney takes effect immediately upon signing (though you can still make all your own decisions). A springing POA takes effect only when you become incapacitated. Most estate planning attorneys, including me, recommend immediate POAs because they avoid delays when urgent action is needed.
Yes. All powers of attorney automatically terminate at your death. After you pass away, your estate is handled by the executor named in your will or the successor trustee named in your living trust—not your POA agent.
Yes. You can name co-agents who must act together, or you can name successor agents who take over if your first choice cannot serve. However, naming co-agents requires them to agree on every decision, which can cause delays. I usually recommend one primary agent with one or two successors.
Yes. As long as you have mental capacity, you can revoke a POA at any time by executing a written revocation and notifying your agent and any institutions that have a copy (banks, brokers, etc.).
A power of attorney is a document you create voluntarily while you're healthy. Conservatorship is a court proceeding where a judge appoints someone to manage your affairs after you've already become incapacitated. Conservatorship costs $5,000-$10,000+, takes 3-6 months, and requires ongoing court supervision. A POA avoids all of this.
While California allows you to use statutory POA forms, having an experienced attorney draft your documents ensures they're properly customized, legally valid, and will actually be accepted by banks and healthcare providers. DIY forms often contain errors that make them useless when you need them most. Our affordable pricing makes it easy to get professional legal documents.
If you become incapacitated without a POA, your family must petition the court for conservatorship. This process involves:
Total cost often exceeds $10,000 for something that a $395 POA could have prevented.
Attorney Rozsa Gyene has been practicing estate planning law in California since 2001, serving thousands of families throughout Los Angeles County and beyond. With over two decades of experience, we know exactly how to prepare POA documents that will be accepted by California banks, hospitals, and government agencies.
No hidden fees, no surprise bills. You'll know exactly what you're paying upfront. Our POA packages start at just $395, or are included FREE with any living trust. Compare this to firms charging $800-$1,500+ for the same documents.
You'll work directly with Attorney Rozsa Gyene—not a paralegal or assistant. We take time to understand your unique situation and customize your documents accordingly. We explain everything in plain English, never legal jargon.
Most clients have their completed documents within 1-2 weeks. Need them faster? We offer expedited service for urgent situations. We understand that sometimes you need POA documents quickly—before surgery, before travel, or before further cognitive decline.
Power of attorney is just one piece of complete estate planning. We also handle:
Our power of attorney attorney serves clients throughout:
We also serve Riverside, Orange County, and Ventura County.
Maria, Age 67, Glendale
Maria had a stroke while shopping at the Glendale Galleria. She survived but couldn't speak or make decisions. Fortunately, she had created a durable power of attorney two years earlier, naming her daughter Sofia as her agent.
With POA: Sofia immediately accessed Maria's bank accounts to pay bills, coordinated with Medicare for treatment, made medical decisions with Maria's doctors, and handled Maria's rental property. Total time to get everything in order: 2 days.
Without POA: Sofia would have needed to petition for conservatorship—6 months, $8,000 in legal fees, public court proceedings, and ongoing court supervision. Meanwhile, bills would go unpaid, medical decisions delayed, and Maria's rental property would face problems.
"The POA my mom set up was the smartest thing she ever did. It saved our family months of stress and thousands of dollars. I recommend everyone get one—you never know when you'll need it." - Sofia M., Glendale
Robert, Age 52, Burbank
Robert owned a successful restaurant in Burbank. When he was hospitalized with COVID-19 and placed on a ventilator, his wife needed to access business bank accounts, sign payroll, and make critical business decisions.
With POA: Robert's wife used his durable POA to keep the business running, pay employees, negotiate with landlord, and access business accounts. The restaurant survived, employees kept their jobs.
Without POA: The business would have faced immediate closure. Employees would have been laid off. Vendors would have gone unpaid. Conservatorship proceedings would have taken months—far too long to save the business.
"I never thought I'd need it. I was only 52, healthy, successful. Then COVID hit. The POA literally saved my business and my family's financial future." - Robert T., Burbank
Don't wait for an emergency. Protect yourself and your family now with a properly prepared power of attorney.
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