Durable Powers of Attorney (for “Health Care” and “Financial Management”) are must-have documents for any plan that would prevent strangers making critical decisions, or no decision being able to be made because of no legally effective grant of authority. Durable Powers of Attorney allow detailed expression of preferences and protection of personal values and choices in an ever-increasing atmosphere of governmental intervention and bureaucratic requirements. These documents can be completely customized to meet any circumstance and prevent loss-of-control in health care and financial management crises. Not only must these documents be carefully drafted, it is critical that the right person be selected as agent for the documents work as planned.