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Validity of Powers of Attorney and Other Advanced Directives

As our loved ones approach the twilight years of their lives, many elders choose to hand off their powers of attorney or create advance directives to handle specified aspects of their lives. Since the documents that form these arrangements will be critical to the care and finances of our loved ones, it is critical that these documents are within strict accordance with the law.

Bearing the legal technicalities of all of this in mind, legal disputes over the validity of these documents are not uncommon. If you are involved in a dispute concerning the validity of powers of attorney and other advance directives, the Chicago guardianship litigation attorneys at Peck Ritchey, LLC, possess the experience and resources to help.

Determining Validity of Powers of Attorney and other Advanced Directives

Our Chicago legal team is prepared to help you and your family investigate the validity of the documents that form powers of attorney and other advanced directives; some of the aspects our attorney will look into include the following:

  • Interpreting the exact language of the documents
  • Ensuring that the documents were created under legal circumstances
  • Assessing the extent of authority granted by each document

Whatever the particulars of your situation, our Chicago legal team is prepared to help you and your family work through the coming legal process.

Consult with a Guardianship Litigation Attorney in Chicago

If you need take legal action in regards to the validity of powers of attorney and other advance directives, the Chicago guardianship litigation attorneys at Peck Ritchey, LLC, are prepared to help you through every aspect of your claim. To speak with a probate attorney in Chicago about the particulars of your situation, please call our Chicago offices at (312) 201-0900 today.

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