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Durable power of attorneyIn the US, a power of attorney which, subject to conditions and safeguards, continues in force even after the maker of the durable power of attorney (the principal) may become mentally incapable of conducting his/her affairs. Equivalent to an enduring power of attorney in the UK.Similar MatchesPower of attorneyPower of attorneyA document which authorises a person to act on behalf of another. Enduring power of attorneyEnduring power of attorneyA power of attorney which, subject to conditions and safeguards continues in force even after the maker of the enduring power of attorney (the 'donor') may become mentally incapable of conducting his/her affairs. Equivalent to durable power of attorney in the USA. Power of AttorneyPower of AttorneyAn authority by which one person (principal) enables another (attorney in fact) to act for him. (1) General power - Authorizes sale, mortgaging, etc. of all property of the principal. Invalid in some jurisdictions. (2) Special power - Specifies property, buyers, price and terms. How specific it must be varies in each state. |
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