Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney Attorney in Kansas and Missouri
A Power of Attorney, often called a POA, is one of the most important documents in your estate plan. It allows you to choose a trusted person to make financial or medical decisions on your behalf if you become unable to act. Without a valid POA in place, your family may need to go through a court process to manage your affairs, which creates stress, delay, and additional cost.
At
Kelley Law Firm, we help clients across Kansas and Missouri create clear and effective Power of Attorney documents that protect their wishes and provide peace of mind. Whether you need a medical POA, financial POA, or a combination of both, our attorney will guide you through the process and help you choose the structure that fits your needs.
What Is a Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives another person the authority to act on your behalf. This person is called your agent. Your agent can handle decision making only in the areas you choose. A POA ensures your affairs are managed according to your wishes if you become ill, injured, or otherwise unable to make decisions.
Kelley Law Firm helps you select the right type of POA and ensures it complies with Kansas and Missouri law.
Types of Power of Attorney Documents
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Financial Power of Attorney
A financial POA authorizes someone you trust to manage your financial matters. This may include paying bills, handling banking, managing real estate, filing taxes, or overseeing investments. A financial POA is especially important if you want to avoid court involvement in your financial affairs.
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Medical Power of Attorney
A medical POA allows a trusted individual to make healthcare decisions if you cannot communicate your wishes. This person works with your medical providers to ensure your treatment aligns with your preferences and values.
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Durable Power of Attorney
A durable POA remains valid even if you become incapacitated. This means your agent can continue to act for you during illness, injury, or cognitive decline. Durable POAs are essential in long term estate planning.
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Limited or Specific Power of Attorney
A limited POA grants authority only for certain tasks or for a specific timeframe. This may be used for selling property, handling business matters, or managing finances during travel.
Why Work With Kelley Law Firm
01 Review of Trust Documents
Our attorney makes sure your documents meet state requirements and are drafted correctly.
02 Support for updating or replacing older POAs
If your current POA is outdated or incomplete, we can review and update it.
03 Clear explanations
We help you understand your options and the responsibilities of your chosen agent.
04 Customized planning
If you need a trust administration attorney in the greater Kansas City area, contact Kelley Law Firm to schedule an in-person or remote consultation to get the help you need. Our law office is located at 5200 W. 94th Terrace, Ste. 208, Prairie Village, KS, 66207, United States.
Our law office proudly serves Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, Independence, Belton, Liberty, Grandview, Roeland Park, Prairie Village, Lenexa, North Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Independence, Gladstone, Johnson County, KS, Wyandotte County, KS, Douglas County, KS, Jackson County, MO, Cass County, MO, Clay County, MO, and Platte County, MO.
