Durable Power of Attorney
Practical Plan for Unexpected Circumstances
A Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) gives you peace of mind knowing someone you trust can step in and manage important matters if you can’t. In California, this document remains effective even if you lose capacity, making it one of the most practical tools for planning ahead.
Our Durable Power of Attorney Services
We help clients create clear, enforceable documents that reflect their exact wishes. With a DPOA, you choose the right person to manage financial, business, or personal affairs, ensuring stability for you and your family.
Our services include:
Drafting and tailoring DPOAs to fit your needs
Advising on financial, real estate, and business powers to grant your agent
Ensuring compliance with California’s signing and witness requirements
We also explain your options—such as whether to make your DPOA effective immediately or only if you’re unable to act—so you stay in control of how and when it applies.
Planning Designed to Hold Up Under California Law
At Hoffman | Forde, we focus on preparing documents that hold up under California law and are respected by banks, courts, and institutions.
Our attorneys ensure your wishes are honored, help your family avoid unnecessary court involvement, and provide the clarity needed for smooth decision-making when it matters most.
The Team Behind the Results
Our attorneys are trusted with complex matters because they bring more than credentials: they bring results. Litigators, dealmakers, and planners who have spent their careers in Southern California courtrooms, escrow offices, and boardrooms, and who put all of it to work for you.
This is a team built for clients who expect insight, action, and accountability at every turn. Find the right attorney for you.
What Our
Clients Say
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Our Philosophy
Positive outcomes start with clear communication, practical solutions, and follow-through. That’s our philosophy—and what we deliver to every client who entrusts us with protecting what matters most.
Proudly Serving San Diego &
the North Coast
From Bankers Hill to La Jolla, Hoffman | Forde represents clients across Southern California with clear counsel, strategic insight, and results that hold up under pressure.