Power of Attorney Lawyers

Secure your future and well-being with trusted legal guidance

When planning for the unexpected, such as a loss of capacity to make personal or financial decisions, our experienced Calgary lawyers provide the legal guidance and support you need.

Schedule an Appointment

OUR SERVICES

Legal Support to Help You Prepare for Life’s Uncertainties with Confidence

It’s an unfortunate reality that many people reach a state of incapacity that prevents them from making important personal care or financial decisions. In anticipation of this possibility, it’s important to give a trusted person, such as a close friend or family member, the legal authority to speak for you if you lose mental capacity and cannot make your own decisions.

Appointing a Trusted Representative and Designating a Decision-Maker

Appointing an Attorney by Power of Attorney and an Agent under a Personal Directive (also referred to as a "Living Will" or "Advance Medical Directive") can prevent conflict from arising between your family members when choices must be made on your behalf.

At Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP, our power of attorney lawyers will help you set the terms of your Power of Attorney and Personal Directive while you are of sound mind in a way that makes you comfortable and meets your personal needs, should you ever lose capacity. We can also advise the individuals you appoint about the scope of their many legal responsibilities should the Power of Attorney or care directive come into effect. As experienced legal counsel, we have the substantive knowledge to answer your important questions as you make a choice that could directly affect your way of life.

Schedule an Appointment

“Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP has shown support for me as a client throughout a lengthy process, through professional service, kind treatment and expert support and advice. This firm invests itself in its clients and cares very much about the outcomes of the cases they take. They spend time supporting each other, providing advice, mentorship and training for the members of their company and they work hard and fight for their clients. Throughout my complicated process, I felt like so much more than just another file. Rather, I felt like a person who mattered to this firm and whose result mattered also. I do not hesitate to recommend Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP."
- MJ

WHY WORK WITH US

Why Trust Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP as Your Power of Attorney and Personal Directive Lawyer

Decades of Legal Experience

Our estate lawyers have provided dependable guidance and support to individuals creating Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives, helping them secure their future and make informed decisions with confidence.

Knowledgeable Legal Professionals

As estate lawyers with extensive knowledge of Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives, we provide clear and informed guidance on assigning decision-making authority for financial matters, health care, and personal care to ensure your wishes are upheld.

Providing Guidance with Care and Compassion

We understand the sensitive nature of planning for unexpected life changes and are here to offer compassionate support. Our goal is to ensure you feel confident and informed as we guide you through creating Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives tailored to your unique needs.

Schedule An Appointment

RESOURCES

Legal Articles, News & Insights

Explore our extensive collection of resources and articles, carefully curated to provide valuable insights into estate law matters. Whether you're seeking information or guidance, our resources are here to help. Browse below to find the answers and support you need.

Quick Answers to Questions About Wills

How can I ensure my Will is valid? There are two kinds of Wills, each with separate requirements to ensure validity: Holograph Wills are written entirely in the hand of the Testator and signed at ...

Tell Us Your Story

Be prepared for life changes. Contact us to schedule a consultation with our Calgary Personal Directive lawyers about Powers of Attorney, financial affairs, and other estate planning tools.

Call us toll-free at 877-563-5295. If you’re in Calgary, call 403-233-9300 or contact us online to book an appointment with a Calgary power of attorney lawyer.

* indicate required information.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Power of Attorney empowers a trusted person with broad powers to attend to day-to-day financial and estate matters, including decisions regarding money, bank accounts, bill payments, business matters, legal decisions, and major transactions involving assets, such as the sale of a home. The written document gives them the same authority you would have over your own affairs and finances. However, a Power of Attorney document does not grant the power to change an existing will or life insurance plan.

An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants someone the authority to manage your financial and legal affairs in the event of mental incapacity. Unlike a General Power of Attorney, enduring powers remain valid even if you lose the ability to make decisions. This document can take effect immediately upon signing or only when you are deemed incapable. An Enduring Power of Attorney ensures continuity in managing your assets, paying bills, and handling financial matters, providing peace of mind and reducing the need for court-appointed guardianship.

A Personal Directive is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to make decisions about personal matters on your behalf if you become mentally incapable of doing so. This includes choices about living arrangements, dietary requirements, major health decisions, and other largely non-financial decisions. The authority given to these individuals will depend on the specific terms of the documents, which can be tailored to each client's situation.

Granting someone Power of Attorney ensures your financial and legal matters are managed by a trusted individual if you become unable to do so. It provides peace of mind, avoids costly legal complications, and prevents family disputes by clearly designating a decision-maker. A Power of Attorney offers flexibility to specify powers, prepare for unexpected incapacity, and safeguard your interests while maintaining control over how your affairs are handled.