A Statutory (or Durable) Power of Attorney allows you to name a trusted person to manage financial and legal matters on your behalf At Riseling & Rhodes, P.C., we help clients across Oklahoma prepare clear, reliable powers of attorney that work seamlessly within their estate plan and provide peace of mind during life’s uncertainties.
Power of Attorney
Choose Someone You Trust to Help When You Need Financial and Legal Support
Why Power of Attorney Matter
Life can change quickly, and a Power of Attorney ensures that someone you trust can assist you when needed. Without this document, your loved ones may be unable to help with even basic financial matters and might have to seek court-appointed guardianship.
By planning ahead, you decide who may act for you, how they may help, and when their authority begins. This simple step can prevent confusion, delays, and unnecessary stress for your family.
What a Power of Attorney Is — and How It Works
A Power of Attorney (statutory and durable) is a legal document that authorizes another person — your agent — to act on your behalf. The document outlines the authority you choose to give them, such as managing bank accounts, handling property matters, or assisting with legal and financial decisions
You remain in control. Your agent acts only as authorized, and you may update or revoke the document at any time while you have capacity.
Majority of Powers of Attorney prepared by our firm are effective immediately upon signing.
A Power of Attorney generally ends when the principal (person who created it) revokes it in writing or the principal passes away.
Benefits of a Well-Drafted Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney offers a thoughtful way to protect yourself and support your family:
Prevents guardianship by naming the person you trust
Ensures your finances continue to be managed responsibly
Supports continuity during travel, medical recovery, or incapacity
Reduces stress and uncertainty for loved ones
A Power of Attorney is an essential element of nearly every modern estate plan.
How We Help You Create a Clear, Effective Power of Attorney
We provide a steady, supportive process so you feel confident in every decision:
1.
Conversation About Your Needs
We discuss your goals, your family circumstances, and the responsibilities you want your agent to handle.
2.
Customized Drafting
Your Power of Attorney is drafted by an attorney and tailored to comply with Oklahoma law.
3.
Review of Your Agent’s Role
We walk through the document together so you understand the scope of authority and any limits you wish to include.
4.
Proper Signing and Notarization
We oversee execution to ensure the POA is legally valid and ready to be used when needed.
5.
Long-Term Support
As your life changes, we assist with updates to keep your plan current.
Key Services Included
When you prepare a Power of Attorney with our firm, you can expect:
INCLUSION OF DURABLE-POA TERMINOLOGY FOR LEGACY SEARCH ALIGNMENT
COORDINATION WITH YOUR TRUST, WILL, AND ADVANCED DIRECTIVE
UPDATES AS YOUR NEEDS EVOLVE
Each document is prepared carefully to ensure clarity, compliance, and ease of use.
How a Power of Attorney Fits Into Your Estate Plan
A Power of Attorney works together with your other planning documents to create comprehensive protection:
Your revocable trust directs how your trust assets are handled during your life and after you pass away
Your will directs how property subject to probate is handled after your passing.
Your statutory (or durable) power of attorney covers financial decisions during your lifetime.
Your advanced directive, living will, and medical power of attorney outlines healthcare instructions and decision-making authority.
Together, these documents provide structure, clarity, and continuity — both for you and for the loved ones who may need to assist you.
When to Create or Update a Power of Attorney
It may be time to establish or review your POA if you:
Are creating or updating your estate plan
Have a Durable Power of Attorney prepared before November 2021 (Oklahoma only)
Have married, divorced, or remarried
Are relocating to another state
Have new financial accounts or assets
Have an agent who is no longer able to serve
A review every few years helps ensure your POA continues to reflect your current circumstances.
Who This Is For
A Power of Attorney is helpful for:
Adults seeking clarity in case of temporary or long-term incapacity
Individuals with significant financial accounts or property
Business owners needing continuity if they are unavailable
Parents and retirees wanting to protect loved ones from court involvement
Anyone wishing to reduce uncertainty during unexpected events
Why Choose Riseling & Rhodes, P.C.
Since 1985, families have trusted our firm to prepare thoughtful, reliable estate planning documents. When you work with us, you receive:
Decades of focused estate planning experience
Personal, boutique-level attention
Attorney-drafted documents tailored to your needs
Planning that integrates your POA with the rest of your estate plan
Long-term guidance whenever your circumstances change
We are committed to helping you plan with confidence and clarity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Powers of Attorney
Give Someone You Trust the Ability to Help When Needed.
A well-crafted Power of Attorney provides security, clarity, and support for you and your loved ones. We welcome the opportunity to help you prepare or update your POA as part of a coordinated estate plan.