Phone: 805.720.3411 Email: Info@DeveyLaw.comDevey Law helps clients prepare for the unexpected through comprehensive incapacity planning. We offer standalone or bundled services that include a General Durable Power of Attorney for finances, the California Advance Health Care Directive, and the California HIPAA Authorization. These documents ensure that trusted individuals can manage your financial affairs, make medical decisions on your behalf, and access necessary health information if you become unable to do so yourself.
Whether you’re planning ahead or addressing an immediate need, we’ll guide you through each step to ensure your wishes are clearly documented and legally enforceable.
Incapacity Planning: Powers of Attorney & Advance Health Care Directives
Clarity, Control and Protection — When You Need It MostWhat Are Powers of Attorney
For Finances & Advance Health Care?
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives someone you trust the authority to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so. In California, there are two primary types:
A General Durable Power of Attorney gives your chosen agent the authority to manage financial matters such as banking, real estate, insurance, taxes, and business affairs.
An Advance Health Care Directive allows your agent to make medical decisions for you, communicate your treatment preferences, and coordinate care if you're incapacitated.
In addition, a California HIPAA Authorization gives your agents legal permission to access your private medical information so they can communicate with doctors and hospitals and carry out your wishes without delay or restriction.
Together, these documents form a powerful legal safety net that ensures your voice is heard—even when you can’t speak for yourself.
Our Power of Attorney & Health Care Directive Services
At Devey Law, we offer these documents either à la carte or bundled as a recommended incapacity planning package. Our services include:
General Durable Power of Attorney (Finances)
Authorizes your selected agent to manage financial, legal, and property matters on your behalf, with language tailored to your specific needs and asset structure.California Advance Health Care Directive
Appoints a health care agent, outlines your medical treatment preferences, and includes options for life support, pain management, and organ donation.California HIPAA Authorization
Grants your agents access to your medical records and protects health care providers from liability when sharing information with your authorized decision-makers.
You may choose to complete any of these documents on their own, but we strongly recommend creating all three together as part of a coordinated legal plan. This ensures consistency, clarity, and legal enforceability across both financial and medical decisions.
Why Choose Devey Law?
At Devey Law, we take a proactive and personalized approach to incapacity planning. We help you choose the right agents, clarify your wishes, and ensure your documents comply with California law—so you and your loved ones are prepared when it matters most.
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If you need assistance with probate, Devey Law is here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can support you through this process. Let us take the legal burden off your shoulders so you can focus on what matters most during this difficult time.