A Power of Attorney Lets Someone You Trust Manage Your Affairs if You Become Unable to Do So
Clear Direction for Medical and Financial Decisions
If you ever become unable to make decisions for yourself, someone will need to step in. Without the right documents, your family could end up in court, arguing about who should be in charge. A power of attorney or advance directive puts the right people in place ahead of time and lays out your wishes in writing.
Lets you name a trusted person to take care of bills, accounts, property, and financial transactions if you cannot.
Health Care Power of Attorney
Authorizes someone to make medical decisions for you if you are incapacitated. Hospitals and doctors rely on this document when you cannot communicate for yourself.
Living Will
A Living Will states your preferences about life‑sustaining measures—such as ventilators or feeding tubes—if you are terminally ill or permanently unconscious.
Typical Responsibilities
The people you appoint as your financial and medical agent may be asked to:
Pay household bills and manage accounts
Handle insurance claims and property sales
Speak with doctors and hospitals on your behalf
Choose or decline treatment based on your instructions
Access medical records needed for care
Without these documents, your loved ones may need to petition the probate court for guardianship or conservatorship, which is slow, expensive, and stressful.
Why You Should Work With an Attorney to Prepare Your POA
We prepare documents that are valid under South Carolina law and tailored to your situation. Our role is to:
Draft powers of attorney and directives that reflect your choices
Explain options clearly so you understand exactly what each document does
Tailor your Power(s) of Attorney and Advanced Directive(s) to work together with your other estate planning documents to reflect your goals and objectives.
We talk through your priorities, the people you trust, and situations you want to plan for.
Thoughtful Guidance
We prepare the legal documents so they are clear, enforceable, and tailored to your family.
Peace of Mind
You leave confident decisions will be made by the people you trust, without court involvement or uncertainty.
What Our Clients Say
Questions We Hear Often
Can I change these documents later?
Yes. As long as you are competent, you can amend or revoke them at any time.
Who should I choose as my power of attorney?
Pick someone trustworthy, reliable, and able to handle responsibility. Many people choose a spouse, adult child, or close friend. You can also name backups.
Do I need both a financial and medical power of attorney?
Yes. A financial power of attorney appoints someone to make financial decisions if you become incapacitated, and a medical power of attorney appoints an agent to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to make them on your own.
Put Your Plan in Place.
A few documents prepared now can save your family from needless stress later. We’re here to help you choose the right decision‑makers and document your wishes.
Call (843) 695‑0830 or request a consultation to get started.
