Experienced Incapacity Planning Services
At Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble, I offer over 20 years of experience in incapacity planning for individuals and families throughout Southern California.
I understand the importance of preparing for the future, particularly when it involves safeguarding your autonomy and estate in the event you can no longer manage your own affairs.
To get started on your incapacity plan, call 714-515-5126 or contact me via email.
What Is Incapacity Planning?
Incapacity planning is a vital component of estate planning. It prepares you for the possibility that you might become unable to make your own medical, financial or legal decisions. This planning is crucial for anyone who wants to ensure their personal and financial matters are managed according to their wishes if they become unable to communicate them due to mental or physical incapacity.
Working with a lawyer, you can create a flexible but enforceable plan that spells out what decisions you have made in advance or appoints a trusted person to make them for you. The plan will be yours specifically. There are no cookie-cutter methods that work properly.
Understanding Incapacity Planning
Incapacity can strike anyone, anytime. Whether from illness, injury or age-related decline, being unprepared can impose significant stress and financial burdens on your family. Effective incapacity planning helps maintain your dignity by providing clear instructions for managing your affairs and making health care decisions. It ensures your wishes are respected and can shield your estate from unexpected costs like long-term care.
What Documents Are Necessary For Incapacity Planning?
A comprehensive incapacity plan typically includes several key documents, each designed to protect your interests and wishes:
- A power of attorney appoints a trusted person to manage your financial affairs.
- An advance health care directive specifies your health care preferences and appoints someone to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable.
- A revocable living trust allows you to manage your assets during your lifetime and specifies how they should be handled upon your incapacity or death.
- A last will and testament ensures that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing.
Everyone’s needs differ, and I will work closely with you to determine the specific actions needed in your situation.
Call Today For Experienced Legal Guidance
Incapacity planning requires detailed knowledge and experience to help ensure that all aspects of your life and legacy are protected. With my extensive experience and commitment to personalized legal solutions, I am here to guide you through every step of creating a robust incapacity plan tailored to your needs.
For dedicated legal support in incapacity planning, do not hesitate to contact the Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble. You can reach me at 714-515-5126, or feel free to fill out my online contact form for more information or to schedule a consultation. I am committed to helping you secure your future and protect your interests through meticulous and compassionate legal services.