Power of Attorney Services in Boise and Meridian, Idaho

Creating a Power of Attorney (POA) is an essential part of any complete estate plan. It ensures that someone you trust can legally act on your behalf if you become unable to make decisions for yourself due to illness, injury, or absence. At Shep Law Group, we help individuals and families in Boise, Meridian, and throughout Idaho create legally sound Power of Attorney documents that provide peace of mind and protection when it matters most.

Whether you’re planning for the future or responding to an urgent medical or legal need, our experienced estate planning attorneys are here to walk you through the process with care, clarity, and personalized attention.

What Is a Power of Attorney?

A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives another person (called your “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) the authority to make decisions and take actions on your behalf. This can be limited to specific tasks or broad enough to cover nearly all aspects of your personal, financial, and legal affairs.

Depending on your needs, a POA can be:

• Durable Power of Attorney: Remains valid even if you become mentally or physically incapacitated.
• General Power of Attorney: Grants broad authority over your financial and legal matters.
• Limited (or Special) Power of Attorney: Used for specific tasks or transactions, like selling property or signing documents while you’re out of the country.
• Springing Power of Attorney: Only becomes effective under certain conditions, such as a physician’s certification of incapacity.

We’ll help you determine which type of POA is appropriate and draft a document that clearly outlines the scope, limits, and duration of your agent’s authority.

Why You Need a Power of Attorney

Without a valid POA in place, your family may be forced to go to court to request guardianship or conservatorship if you become incapacitated. This process can be time-consuming, costly, and emotionally draining.

Establishing a Power of Attorney helps you:

– Avoid court intervention during a crisis
– Choose someone you trust to handle your affairs
– Maintain control over how and when decisions are made
– Ensure continuity in managing your finances and healthcare
– Prevent unnecessary delays or disruptions in your life or business

Having this document in place is one of the most practical and proactive steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Choosing the Right Agent

Choosing an agent under a POA is a serious decision. This person will have access to sensitive financial or healthcare matters and must act in your best interest at all times.

Your agent should be:

– Someone you trust implicitly
– Responsible and financially literate
– Familiar with your values and preferences
– Willing and able to act when needed

We help you think through your options and, if necessary, name a successor agent in case your first choice becomes unable or unwilling to serve.

Healthcare Power of Attorney and Living Wills

In addition to financial POAs, we also help clients create Healthcare Powers of Attorney. These documents allow your agent to make medical decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to communicate or make decisions yourself.

We often pair a Healthcare POA with an Advance Directive or Living Will, which outlines your wishes regarding life support, resuscitation, and other end-of-life care. Together, these documents give you control over your medical treatment, even when you can’t speak for yourself.

Updating or Revoking a Power of Attorney

Life changes—and so may your wishes. If you’ve already created a Power of Attorney, we can help you review and update it to reflect your current circumstances. This may be necessary if:

– Your agent becomes unavailable or passes away
– Your relationship with the agent changes
– Your health condition evolves
– Your financial or legal responsibilities change

You may also revoke a POA at any time, provided you are mentally competent. We’ll guide you through the process to ensure it’s done legally and properly communicated to all relevant parties.

Why Choose Shep Law Group

At Shep Law Group, we understand that estate planning is personal and often emotional. That’s why we take the time to listen, answer your questions, and provide clear, practical advice. Our goal is to help you create legal documents that are not only effective, but give you confidence and control over your future.

Clients choose us because:

– We provide personalized, one-on-one legal guidance
– We make complex legal processes easy to understand
– We draft precise, customized documents to fit your needs
– We offer compassionate service with absolute confidentiality
– We are trusted across Idaho for estate and elder law planning

Whether you’re planning ahead or dealing with an immediate issue, we’re here to help with professionalism and care.

Schedule a Consultation Today

If you need to create or update a Power of Attorney in Boise, Meridian, or anywhere in Idaho, contact Shep Law Group today. We’ll walk you through the process and help you put the right safeguards in place to protect your health, finances, and peace of mind.

Make your wishes known—before life takes an unexpected turn. Let us help you take this important step forward.