General

Powers of Attorney - Introduction

You can specify that a person or persons has the power to act in your behalf with a Power of Attorney. Unlike the Durable Power of Attorney and Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, a General Power of Attorney is deemed, in most states, to be voided at either the death or incapacity of the person making the Power of Attorney, sometimes called the Principal.

Powers of Attorney and Durable Power of Attorney

Generally, a Power of Attorney gives a person the right in some capacity to act on your behalf in your affairs. A person with sound mind and no mental incapacity can give another person the authority to act for them. This power to act can be specific or general in nature. That is, you can give a person the power to sign your name to a loan document if you are out-of-state for example.

Using Durable Power of Attorney

The Durable Power of Attorney allows an agent to manage your affairs in your place. The powers can be specific or general in nature.

State Laws Regulating Durable Powers of Attorney

Most states recognize Durable Powers of Attorney; however, the laws in each state vary. Each state has their own requirements and limitations. Some states recognize that a Durable Power of Attorney will take effect immediately upon execution. You should be extremely careful before you draft this document and have it executed.

Durable Power of Attorney – A Broader Prevention Method

Generally, a Power of Attorney gives a person the right, in some capacity, to act on your behalf in your affairs. You can give someone this authority as long as you have a sound mind and are not mentally incapacitated. This power to act can be specific or general in nature. For example, you can grant a person the power to sign your name to on a loan document if you if you are out-of-state.

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