Areas of Practice
The law office of Cynthia L. Alleman (Cooke) focuses on the following three areas of law: Guardianships, Powers of Attorney and Wills.
Guardianship is a court procedure through which a person or organization is given the responsibility to care for and make decisions for another individual over the age of 18 who is not competent to handle his/her own affairs.
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows someone to act in another's place by making decisions for them. The person signing the power of attorney document must be competent and able to make informed decisions. A power of attorney only lasts until it is revoked or the principal dies. It is not a substitute for a will.
A will is a written direction controlling the distribution of your property upon your death. A will allows you to decide who will receive your property and what share they will receive.