Designate someone you trust.
Power of Attorney
A durable power of attorney ensures someone you choose can manage your finances and make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated — preventing court-appointed conservatorship.
Without a POA, a court — not your family — chooses who manages your finances.
Quick Answer
A durable power of attorney prepared by Govind Gopal in San Ramon designates someone you trust to manage your finances if you become incapacitated — avoiding a costly court-appointed conservatorship process. Govind serves Bay Area families and NRI households with a free initial consultation.
What's Included
What a Power of Attorney covers
Financial decisions if you're incapacitated
Durable — survives incapacitation
Avoids costly conservatorship proceedings
Customizable scope of authority
Common Questions
Clear answers to real questions.
Categories
A will becomes effective after you die and must go through probate court — a public, often lengthy process. A living trust takes effect immediately, lets you manage assets during your lifetime, and transfers them to heirs without probate. In California, where probate can take 12–18 months and cost 4–8% of the estate, a living trust is almost always the better choice for homeowners.
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