Power of Attorney (Financial)
Protect your finances with a durable power of attorney
Choose someone you trust to step in if you become incapacitated.
Power of Attorney (Financial)
Choose someone you trust to step in if you become incapacitated.
Many people finish in 15 minutes
Pricing starts at $35
Power of attorney definition: A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that lets you appoint someone to handle financial and legal matters on your behalf. The person authorizing the other to act on their behalf is referred to as the principal, grantor, or donor. The person authorized to act is the agent or attorney-in-fact. With a power of attorney, the person you appoint will be legally permitted to take care of important matters for you, including paying your bills and managing your investments, if you are unable to do so for yourself. A durable power of attorney (DPOA) serves the same function as a power of attorney, however, a durable power of attorney is effective even if you become incapacitated.
Let someone you trust make important financial decisions if you're unable to.
A power of attorney is a cheaper and less stressful alternative to guardianship proceedings.
With a plan in place, your finances stay under control if a serious illness occurs.
If you want to give your agent more control or less, or change agents entirely, you can simply fill out a new power of attorney form. We also offer a legal plan that lets you make unlimited revisions to your POA document.
Learn more about a power of attorneyYou may just want to delegate certain tasks like bill paying and contract signing while you're out of town. Or maybe you want to prepare for the unexpected. Either way, it lets your affairs continue without interruption.
Is a power of attorney right for me?$35
Your Power of Attorney document
Personalized legal document specific to your state.
FREE revisions for 30 days
Make changes to your Power of Attorney document for free up to 30 days after purchase.
$44.95
For only $9.95 more, get
everything from Basic plus:
Digital Download
Ready to download as soon as it's complete.
30-day trial of attorney advice1
Speak with an independent attorney on an unlimited number of new legal matters.
$149
You save $114 (43% off reg. price $263)
Everything from Basic plus these additional services:
Last Will & Testament OR Living Trust
(up to $249 value)
Make sure your wishes are known. Name guardians for children, beneficiaries for assets, and someone to manage your estate.
Living Will
($39 value)
State end-of-life wishes and includes a Healthcare Power of Attorney.
1 year of Attorney Advice2 and FREE revisions
($119.88 value)
Membership includes 30-minute independent attorney consults on your estate plan or other new legal matters.
Answer a few questions to find the right products for you.
(866) 738-2981
We're available Mon-Fri 5am-7pm PT,
Weekends 7am-4pm PT
Our agents are based in the United States.
Get legal advice from an independent attorney at a price you can afford.
This public forum is not intended to provide legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal advice. Unless specifically indicated, the content is not drafted, supported, or vetted by LegalZoom. It is simply a place for customers to help customers. If you need legal advice, LegalZoom can connect you to a licensed and independent attorney. If you are providing answers, please do not provide legal advice if you are not qualified or licensed to do so.
You're just steps away from peace of mind
COMPANY
COMPANY
SUPPORT
SUPPORT
LEARN MORE
LEARN MORE
An offer of membership in our legal plan is not an endorsement or advertisement for any individual attorney. The legal plan is available in most states.
© LegalZoom.com, Inc. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer: Communications between you and LegalZoom are protected by our Privacy Policy but not by the attorney-client privilege or as work product. LegalZoom provides access to independent attorneys and self-help services at your specific direction. We are not a law firm or a substitute for an attorney or law firm. We cannot provide any kind of advice, explanation, opinion, or recommendation about possible legal rights, remedies, defenses, options, selection of forms or strategies. Your access to the website is subject to our Terms of Use.