What Makes Durable Power-Of-Attorney Different?

Amanda Sullivan

What is the difference between a Durable Power-of-Attorney and any other Power-of-Attorney? Any Power-of-Attorney that is not “Durable”, lapses or becomes invalid in the event the principal (maker) becomes incapacitated, but the language in a Durable Power-of-Attorney states that it is durable to survive incapacity, so that it is valid until the principal dies, or until the court appoints a guardian.  Since it is valid even after the person becomes…

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