Powers of Attorney
A Power of Attorney gives someone the legal authority to act for you when you need some assistance or cannot act for yourself.
Indiana has specific requirements for a valid Power of Attorney. As a result, some attorney planning strategies, like Springing POAs, may leave you without a functioning document when you need it. There are also very specific execution requirements for a POA to be used for some assets.
CCSK Law offers a turnkey Power of Attorney option for people who need something quickly, but still want it reviewed by an Indiana attorney. First, fill out a short form with the details we need. Then, we prepare a valid Indiana Power of Attorney ready for you to sign before a Notary Public.
A Power of Attorney is one piece of a bigger plan. See how it fits into a complete Indiana Estate Plan.
Schedule an initial consultation to discuss your specific questions and needs.
When you are ready to discuss your family’s plan, schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. Phone, video call, or in person, whatever works for you.
Call 219-230-3600 to schedule a time that works for you.
Financial & Property
This is a document which most people “know.” However, many do not understand the real power associated with it.
In fact, a properly executed Power of Attorney is preferable to adding a child’s name on your bank account. Ultimately, a Power of Attorney allows a person to assist you during your life.
Healthcare Decisions
Appoint someone with authority to make healthcare decisions for you when you cannot speak for yourself. This allows medical staff know exactly who to turn to if and when it becomes necessary.
HIPAA access matters too. Without proper release, medical professionals cannot legally share information, even with close family.
Advance Directive
“Do you have an Advance Directive?” That’s one of the questions during a hospital admission.
A Living Will is the most common answer. The far less used option is a Life Prolonging Declaration. Either way, each gives guidance to medical personnel for end of life decision-making. As a result, this relieves the burden from your loved ones.
Young Adult POA
Sending your child off to college or their new job is a bittersweet rite of passage.
But before you let them head off into adulthood, it is important to understand: Without the right documents in place, you lose access to their health, financial, and educational information the moment they turn 18.
additional Information
Some free resources to help you understand your options and plan at your own pace.
Power of Attorney Green Flags
Someone hands you a Power of Attorney and says, “Sign here”. Maybe it is for a parent. Maybe it is your own.
This free guide breaks down seven green flags that show a Power of Attorney is properly drafted.
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RG Skadberg
RG founded CCSK Law with a simple idea: legal planning shouldn’t feel like a foreign language. Law is his sixth career; he went to law school at 47 after watching people get lost when life and the legal system collided. That’s shaped how he practices: explain the reasoning, lay out the options in plain English, and let clients pick the path that fits their lives.
RG focuses on Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Medicaid and Elder Law, Probate, and planning small business owners. He’s lived in Valparaiso for 27 years with his wife Ann and their two daughters, and outside the office he’s usually building something, whether that’s a new resource for clients or his golf game.
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