DC trusts and estates lawyer Kerri Castellini discusses how power of attorney cases are handled in DC. Establishing a power of attorney is a very important part of the estate planning process because it helps plan for issues that might arise while you’re still alive. Where a will outlines what should happen when you die, a power of attorney details who has the ability to act on your behalf if you’re incapacitated for some reason. Granting a power of attorney will give you peace of mind because you will know that your wishes will be carried out no matter what happens. A DC power of attorney lawyer can help you establish a power of attorney so that you know your wishes will be taken care of.