Put the Right Person in Charge Before You Need Them To Be

Your business depends on you. So does your family. A Power of Attorney makes sure that if something unexpected happens, the person you trust most is legally authorized to step in — not a stranger, not a court, and not a process that moves too slowly when time matters.

 

I help Black women entrepreneurs and their families put the right legal documents in place so that your voice carries weight even when you can't speak for yourself.

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Two Documents That Work Together to Cover You Completely

Most people think of a Power of Attorney as one document. In practice, there are two distinct designations — and both matter.

Financial Power of Attorney

A Financial Power of Attorney authorizes someone you choose — called your agent — to manage your finances if you become incapacitated or are otherwise unable to act. That includes paying bills, managing bank accounts, handling real estate transactions, and keeping your business running. Without this document, even a spouse may not have legal authority to act on your behalf.

Healthcare Power of Attorney

A Healthcare Power of Attorney designates a trusted person to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to make them yourself. This is separate from a living will. Where a living will records your wishes, a Healthcare Power of Attorney names a person with the legal authority to carry them out — and to make judgment calls in situations your document may not anticipate.

 

Together, these two documents form the legal backbone of any complete estate plan. I draft both so they work in alignment with your will, trust, and the rest of your planning documents.

Why This Matters More When You Own a Business

If you run your own business and something happens to you, the stakes are higher than they are for someone with a traditional employer. There is no HR department to manage payroll. No partner to cover client deliverables. No automatic continuity plan.

 

A Financial Power of Attorney gives your agent the authority to keep your business operational — paying vendors, accessing accounts, signing contracts — while you recover or while your family figures out next steps. Without it, your business could stall or collapse before anyone has legal standing to act.

 

This is one of the most important documents a solopreneur can have. It is also one of the most overlooked.

What It Looks Like to Work With Me

I handle Power of Attorney documents as part of a complete estate planning engagement. Here is what the process looks like:

Step 1: Intake and Discovery

You complete my intake form and we schedule a consultation to talk through your situation — your family, your business, your wishes, and who you trust to carry them out.

Step 2: Document Drafting

I draft your Financial Power of Attorney and Healthcare Power of Attorney tailored to your specific circumstances, not pulled from a generic template.

Step 3: Review and Finalization

You review the documents, ask questions, and request any changes. Once everything reflects your intentions accurately, we finalize and execute the documents properly so they hold up when they need to.

 

All sessions are virtual. I work with clients across the country from my practice based in Greensboro, NC.

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You complete my intake form and we schedule a consultation to talk through your situation — your family, your business, your wishes, and who you trust to carry them out.

Power of Attorney Is One Part of a Complete Estate Plan

A Power of Attorney covers you while you are living. But a complete plan also addresses what happens after. I also help clients with wills and trusts — so everything works together and nothing is left to chance.

 

If you are ready to build a full plan, we can discuss all of it in one conversation.

 

We also help clients establish wills and trusts as part of a complete estate planning package.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Power of Attorney

  • What is the difference between a Power of Attorney and a Healthcare Power of Attorney?

    A standard Power of Attorney — sometimes called a Financial or General Power of Attorney — covers financial and legal decisions. A Healthcare Power of Attorney is a separate document that covers medical decisions. Both name a trusted person to act on your behalf, but they apply to different areas of your life. Most people need both.

  • Does a Power of Attorney give someone control over my life right now?

    Not necessarily. A durable Power of Attorney can be structured so that it only becomes effective if you are incapacitated — this is called a "springing" power. I discuss this distinction with every client so your document reflects exactly how much authority you want to grant and when.

  • Can I choose different people for my Financial and Healthcare Power of Attorney?

    Yes, and many people do. The person best suited to manage your finances may not be the same person you want making medical decisions. I help you think through both designations so your choices are intentional and your agents are prepared.

  • What happens if I become incapacitated and I don't have a Power of Attorney?

    Without these documents in place, your family may need to petition a court for guardianship or conservatorship to gain legal authority to act on your behalf. That process is expensive, time-consuming, and public. A Power of Attorney avoids it entirely by establishing your wishes in advance.

  • Do I need a Power of Attorney if I already have a will?

    Yes. A will only takes effect after you pass away. A Power of Attorney is the document that protects you while you are still living — it covers the period when you may be incapacitated or otherwise unable to manage your own affairs. They serve different purposes and both belong in a complete estate plan.

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