What kind of power of attorney?

A financial power of attorney lets someone you trust act on your behalf for money and property matters. It does not cover health-care decisions.

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Scope of authority*

General — broad authority over my finances and propertyLimited — only the specific powers I select

Should this stay in effect if you become incapacitated? (durable)

Recommended. A durable POA survives your later incapacity — the main reason most people create one.

Make this “springing” (effective only if you become incapacitated)?

Most people choose immediate. Springing POAs can be slower to use because a third party may require proof of incapacity first.

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