Why a Power of Attorney Matters for Norwich Families

Power of Attorney Attorney in Norwich, KS

A Power of Attorney (POA) ensures your family has the legal authority to make financial or medical decisions if you become incapacitated. Without it, your loved ones may be forced into expensive and time-consuming court guardianship proceedings in Wyandotte County.

At Advanced Legal Planning, we help Norwich families create durable financial and healthcare powers of attorney that provide peace of mind and legal protection.

Types of Power of Attorney

1. Financial Power of Attorney

Allows a trusted person to manage finances, including:

Paying bills and managing accounts.
Handling investments and retirement accounts.
Managing business or property transactions.

See our Financial Power of Attorney page.

2. Healthcare Power of Attorney

Appoints someone you trust to make medical decisions, such as:

Approving or refusing treatments.
Making end-of-life decisions in line with your wishes.
Avoiding guardianship court in medical crises.

Learn more on our Healthcare Power of Attorney page.

How POAs Work with Trusts and Wills

POAs work best when combined with a revocable living trust and Last Will and Testament:

The trust manages assets and provides sub-trusts for children.
The will nominates guardians and serves as a backup for stray assets.
The POAs cover financial and healthcare decisions during life.

Explore our Trusts and Wills pages for details.

Serving Norwich and Surrounding Areas

Advanced Legal Planning serves Norwich, KS, and surrounding communities.

Derby Office: 111 N. Baltimore Ave, Derby, KS 67037

Wichita Office: 10300 W Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67212

Contact us today via our Contact Page to set up your powers of attorney.

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FAQs

Can my spouse automatically act as my POA?

No. Without a signed POA, even spouses may face legal barriers.

Do I need both financial and healthcare POAs?

Yes. They cover different but equally important areas.

Does a POA expire?

Durable POAs remain effective if you become incapacitated. They end upon death.

Can I name more than one person?

Yes. Many families name primary and backup agents for flexibility.

Not in the immediate Wichita area?

We proudly serve families across Kansas and Northern Oklahoma. If you're outside our local region, you can still get experienced guidance—virtual meetings are available by request.