Peterson Law PLC

Peterson Law, PLC

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Simple Wills for Chesapeake, VA Residents

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Ensure that the future of your family is in safe hands when you turn to the team at Peterson Law, PLC. Located in Chesapeake, Virginia, our firm provides a series of services for clients throughout the region. From simple wills to powers of attorney, we are ready to act and make legal decisions for our clients. Backed by more than 14 years of experience in the legal field, we have the knowledge and expertise you need to navigate every aspect of family and divorce law.


What is a power of attorney?

Simply put, a power of attorney is a legal form that gives another person the ability to act on your behalf when you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself. Contrary to popular belief, you can give your POA as much or as little power; however, most people give their POA the power to make their financial decisions. There are two types of powers of attorney: a general power of attorney and a medical power of attorney.

Neither the medical power of attorney nor the general power of attorney does can become invalid. A medical power of attorney allows the designated agent to make health care decisions on your behalf should you become unable to make decisions in the future.

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Do you need a General or Medical Power of Attorney?

The future is unknown, and for this reason, you should have a will and power of attorney prepared to protect you. When you designate an agent as your medical or general power of attorney, you grant that individual the ability to make decisions on your behalf when you are no longer able. A general POA can make deposits, sign checks and official documents, handle legal matters, protect your assets from possible abuse, and ensure your wishes are upheld. A medical POA can consent to treatment; however, you can limit the agent’s decision-making authority.

It is never too late to plan for your future. If you fear that you will one day suffer from a serious illness or injury that will leave you incapacitated, there is no better way to protect yourself than assigning a power of attorney. Turn to our local family law office, to draft the document needed to protect yourself now and in the future.

Contact our law firm to work with us for your simple wills. We proudly offer power of attorney options for clients throughout Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, VA.

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