Comprehensive Power of Attorney Services in North Carolina & New York
Trusted Legal Guidance for Families in NC & NY
Power of attorney is a legal document where you appoint an agent to act on your behalf. This is one of the most basic and most powerful estate planning tools.
It should only be entrusted to a person or persons who you can trust will appropriately exercise discretion and act in your best interests, especially when you may not be able to adequately fight for yourself. Your agent will be your fiduciary under the law and be subject to duties beyond that of an ordinary person when it comes to handling your affairs.
Every client’s situation and needs are different, and when creating a Power of Attorney, there are many options and variations. We can assist you in determining your exact needs for obtaining a North Carolina or New York power of attorney.
While there are free forms available online, know that the standard form does not grant a few specific powers that could be very important if your designated person did need to use power of attorney, such as accessing a safe deposit box or setting up a trust.
Creating a Power of Attorney: Protect Your Interests
A Power of Attorney is a powerful tool that can spring into action upon your disability or be effective immediately. They should only be entrusted to a person or persons who you can trust will appropriately exercise discretion and act in your best interests, especially when you may not be able to adequately fight for yourself.
Your agent will be your fiduciary under the law and be subject to duties beyond that of an ordinary person when it comes to handling your affairs. A powerful tool, but it can also become a powerful weapon when in the wrong hands. We can ensure that your Power of Attorney is legal and appropriate for your unique situation.
While there are free forms available online, know that the standard form does not grant a few specific powers that could be very important if your designated person did need to use power of attorney, such as accessing a safe deposit box or setting up a trust.
Understanding Different Types of Powers of Attorney
- Power of Attorney: What It Is and How to Get One
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Financial Power of Attorney
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Our Results
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Business Ownership Returned to Brother!
PCS took a hard fought and very complex case to a 4-day trial and won full ownership of corporate stock for our client. The issue revolved around a brother’s claim that he had been given or bought a 50% ownership interest in the corporation. At odds were the testimony of the ... -
Client Won Custody Dying Without A Will
As many of you may know legendary singer/songwriter Aretha Franklin died in 2018 without leaving a will. Other wealthy celebrities such as Prince have done the same. This can lead to many types of unwanted consequences. As an example, the T&E department at PCS is currently ... -
Son Must Repay Mother’s Estate Estate Case
A local man and his then-wife used undue influence on his elderly mother to clean out the woman’s bank accounts before she passed away, a Schenectady County Surrogate’s Court ruled this week. The verdict, in a case brought by the woman’s two other sons, means the man and his ... -
Brothers Inheritance Restored Estate Dispute
After much litigation including more than a dozen depositions, obtaining numerous medical records and various other relevant documents, expert medical testimony, and the beginnings of trial preparation, an estate dispute was settled on behalf of our client for $700,000. Our ... -
Daughter Settles Dispute Favorably Estate Matter
On the day of trial our client successfully resolved an estate matter whereby she received 60% of available funds of the estate. Interestingly, the case involved an admission by both brother and sister that their father had upwards of $200,000 in cash at the time of death (a ...
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Over 65 Years of Experience
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Personalized Guidance From Start to FinishWe are very selective about the cases we take on to provide you with the highest quality representation.
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Attorneys and Certified Public AccountantsUnique knowledge for accountings, tax laws, asset valuations and complex estates.
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Exceptional Estate and Trust Law ExperienceOver 65-years collective experience in estate and trust planning, administration, litigation, and guardianship.
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