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I’ve heard people talk about having a durable Power of Attorney. What does the word “durable” mean exactly in this context?
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This is a good, and very common question! In the case that someone becomes mentally incapacitated, having a “durable” Power of Attorney means that the document will stay effective despite your ability to handle matters on your own. With an ordinary or “nondurable” Power of Attorney, the document’s benefits will end for someone who loses their mental capacity to handle their own affairs. This is very important to consider when setting up such a document for you or a loved one!