Define: Durable Power Of Attorney

Durable Power Of Attorney
Durable Power Of Attorney
Quick Summary of Durable Power Of Attorney

A power of attorney that remains in effect if the principal becomes incapacitated. If a power of attorney is not specifically made durable, it automatically expires if the principal becomes incapacitated. See durable power of attorney for finances; durable power of attorney for healthcare.

What is the dictionary definition of Durable Power Of Attorney?
Dictionary Definition of Durable Power Of Attorney
A legal document that enables an individual to designate another person, called the attorney-in-fact, to act on his/her behalf, even in the event the individual becomes disabled or incapacitated. An "advance directive" (sometimes called a "healthcare directive") combines a living will and durable power of attorney, either in one document or two separate ones.
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