Arkansas Estate Planning Lawyers: Powers Of Attorney

Last updated on May 7, 2025

A power of attorney is a valuable tool when making an estate plan. It authorizes another person to act on your behalf, giving them the legal authority to make certain decisions. You can set this up so that the power of attorney kicks in if you become incapacitated and need someone to offer assistance.

At Hatfield Harris, PLLC, we are experienced estate planning attorneys who can help with creating effective powers of attorney in Rogers, Arkansas. We are committed to helping all our clients explore various estate planning options to find the tools that benefit them and their families. Our lawyers are personable, empathetic and deeply knowledgeable. Call for a consultation.

How Does A Power Of Attorney Work?

In a power of attorney, you choose an agent, giving them the legal authority to step in and act on your behalf. There are six main powers of attorney recognized under Arkansas law, which are as follows:

• General power of attorney: This can cover a broad range of issues, such as personal or financial matters
• Limited power of attorney: This can be used for very specific tasks without giving the agent other legal abilities and powers
• Durable power of attorney: This stays in effect even through incompetence or incapacitation
• Nondurable power of attorney: This can be automatically revoked or terminated in certain situations
• Springing power of attorney: This power of attorney is written in advance, but only springs into effect when the triggering event occurs – this trigger often involves incapacitation
• Medical power of attorney: This can be used to give someone the ability to make medical decisions, such as deciding about the use of certain treatments or life support.

Our team can help you determine what will be best for you and what steps you need to take to set up your estate plan.

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