What a power of attorney does
- Authorizes a trusted person (your "agent") to act on your behalf
- Can cover financial decisions, property, and legal matters
- Can be limited to specific tasks or broad in scope
- A "durable" POA stays in effect even if you become incapacitated
What a power of attorney doesn't cover
- Healthcare decisions — those require a healthcare proxy or directive
- Actions after death — a will handles that
- Override a court-appointed guardian or conservator
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