When assistance is needed, people sometimes use a Power Of Attorney to allow our staff to act on their behalf. We help clients deal with a variety of needs, whether it is bill paying, dealing with the bank, property management, receiving income, or any other personal business.
Our clients do not surrender any rights by giving us that authority. Normally this is only valid if the person becomes incapacitated, and they need a trusted person to act on their behalf.
We see this scenario too frequently: a person has a stroke and is confined to a hospital in a coma. No one has the authority to pay their routine bills and rent. No one has the authority to make medical decisions on their behalf. If they recover, they may find that they have been evicted from their home.
People often turn to us when they do not have a family member who is able to take on this role. Each power of attorney is tailored to the exact wishes of the individual.
Read more about Power of Attorney in our power of attorney fact sheet.