Page 12 - Binder2

Prime
Power of attorney

protects loved ones

AreYouoraLovedOne
AtRiskForFalls? Power of attorney is a key document
to have in an estate plan.

MENTION THIS ADVERTISEMENT FOR
FREE SPOT IN OUR STEADYSTEP BALANCE PROGRAM!

WHICH INCLUDES:
Free SteadyStep Balance
Package
Training and implementation
of the SteadyStep Balance
Program
Physical & biomechanical
assessment by a doctor
of physical therapy
3 LOCATIONS:
WHITEHALL
NEW TRIPOLI 484.387.1065
ALLENTOWN (SALISBURY) TransformRehabilitation.com ife is full of the unexpected. Power of attorney varies
Power of attorney is a broad
But just because the future is
CALL TODAY TO Lunpredictable does not mean term that covers various aspects of
decision-making. According to the
adults cannot prepare for what lies
CALL TODAY TO CLAIM YOUR SPOT!
CLAIM YOUR SPOT! ahead. Estate planning is important, legal resource ‘Lectric Law Library,
the main types of POA include
and establishing power of attorney
ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE.
Voted Best Physical Rehab Clinic 2021 can be essential for men and women general power of attorney, health care
looking to protect their financial power of attorney, durable power
resources and other assets. of attorney, and special power of
IS THE MELODY OF BIRDSONG What is power of attorney? attorney. Many of the responsibilities
overlap, but there are some subtle
ONE OF THE WONDERS OF SOUND? A power of attorney, or POA, is a legal differences. Durable power of
document that enables an individual attorney, for example, relates to all
INTRODUCING PHONAK AUDÉO™ PARADISE, DELIVERING to appoint a person or organization the appointments involved in general,
special and health care powers of
to manage his or her affairs should this
AN UNRIVALED HEARING EXPERIENCE. individual become unable to do so. attorney being made “durable.” This
UNIVERSAL BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIVITY. According to the National Caregivers means the document will remain
• Crisp, natural sound • Unrivaled sound quality • Personalized Library, POA is granted to an “attorney- in effect or take effect if a person
noise cancelling • Connects to smartphones, TV and more in-fact” or “agent” to give a person the becomes mentally incompetent.
legal authority to make decisions for Certain powers of attorney may fall
Rediscover your wonder of sound with Phonak Audéo Paradise an incapacitated “principal.” The laws within a certain time period.
Free hearing screening | Free 30-day trial | Free live demonstration for creating a power of attorney vary
of the NEW Phonak Audéo Paradise depending on where a person lives, What is covered?
but there are some general similarities An agent appointed through POA
regardless of geography. may be able to handle the following,
PRICE MATCH Why is power of attorney needed? or more, depending on the verbiage
of the document:
Many people believe their families
GUARANTEED will be able to step in if an event • banking transactions
• buying/selling property
The Morning Call and unable to make decisions for • filing tax returns
occurs that leaves them incapacitated
• settling claims
• managing government-supplied
themselves. Unfortunately, this is
benefits
not always true. If a person is not
• maintaining business interests
named as an agent or granted legal
access to financial, medical and other
• deciding on medical treatments
pertinent information, family members’ • making estate-planning decisions
| HEARING AIDS hands may be tied. In addition, the • selling personal property
Sunday, November 28, 2021 3103 W. EMAUS AVE. if no POA is named. document can be filled out and
• fulfilling advanced health care
government may appoint someone to
directives
make certain decisions for an individual
LIFE. SOUNDS. BETTER
Although a power of attorney
Just about everyone can benefit
from establishing an attorney-in-fact.
ALLENTOWN,
an agent appointed on one’s own,
Doing so does not mean men and
PA 18103 (SALISBURY TWP)
working with an estate planning
women cannot live independently,
Info@LifeSoundHear.com
attorney to better understand the
but it will remove the legal barriers
LifeSoundHear.com
involved should a person no longer
(484) 781 0073
advised.
be physically or mentally capable of
managing certain tasks. intricacies of this vital document is
12