What is a General Durable Power of Attorney in Michigan?

A general durable power of attorney is a key estate planning document in Michigan. The general durable power of attorney is a document that is used to plan for your financial, property, banking and legal affairs. This document in Michigan, allows your agent to act on your behalf and sign your name to financial and legal documents.

Planning ahead by drafting a general durable power of attorney along with your other estate planning documents will prevent the time consuming, expensive and possibly publicly embarrassing process of having a court appointed guardian or conservator handle your affairs if you become incapacitated. This process in Michigan can also be called, “living probate.”

The general durable power of attorney is a key estate planning document in Michigan and you should have your estate planning attorney draft one for you and also your loved ones, if you have not yet.