A type of power of attorney. A power of attorney is a legal document that gives one person (such as a relative, lawyer, or friend) the authority to make legal, medical, or financial decisions for another person. It may go into effect right away, or when that person is no longer able to make decisions for himself or herself. A durable power of attor...
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A document established by an individual (the principal) granting another person (the agent) the right and authority to handle the financial and other affairs of the principal. The Durable Power of Attorney survives through the period of incompetency of the principal.
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A legal document that transfers the right to act on your behalf to another person. Used when someone has become incapacitated or incompetent. Refer to the definition for living will.
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legal authorization for someone to act as your 'agent' in financial and business matters should you become physically or mentally unable to represent yourself. All adults should complete this simple form to designate who will hold your POA. Many forms allow you to name an alternate if your primary agent is unable or unwilling to serve. Once complet...
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This document allows someone to conduct your personal and financial affairs even if you become legally incompetent. A power of attorney expires upon the giver's death.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: dūr′ă-bĕl pow′ĕr ă-tŏr-nē Definitions: 1. A legally qualified advance directive that gives one other person, and often an alternate as well, the authority to make medical decisions should the person signing the advance directive become incompetent and require medical care.
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Durable power of attorney: This is a type of advance medical directive in which legal documents provide the power of attorney to another person in the case of an incapacitating medical condition. The durable power of attorney allows another person to make bank transactions, sign Social Security checks, apply for disability, or simply write checks t...
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A power of attorney that remains in effect if the person who made the document -- called the principal -- becomes incapacitated. If a power of attorney is not specifically made durable, it automatically expires if the principal becomes incapacitated. (See also: durable power of attorney for finances, durable power of attorney for health care)
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A legal document which designates a member of the family or a friend whom you appoint as your guardian in the event of you being unable make medically related decisions for yourself.
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A legal document that allows an individual an opportunity to authorize another person, usually a trusted family member or friend, to make legal decisions when the person is no longer able to make legal decisions for himself or herself.
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(DPOA) A legal document appointing another person to act on an individual’s behalf when he or she is unavailable or unable to do so. A Power of Attorney is “durable” if it includes that the document remains in effect or will take effect if the person becomes mentally incompetent. A Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions gi...
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