>”A “Nondurable” Power of Attorney takes effect immediately. It remains in effect until it is revoked by the Principal, or until the Principal becomes mentally incompetent or dies.
A Nondurable” Power of Attorney is often used for a specific transaction, like the closing on the sale of residence, or the handling of the Principal”s Financial affairs while the Principal is traveling outside of the country.
A Durable” Power of Attorney enables the Agent to act for the Principal even after the Principal is not mentally competent or physically able to make decisions. The “Durable” Power of Attorney may be used immediately, and is effective until it is Revoked By The Principal or until the Principal”s death.
A Springing” Power of Attorney becomes effective at a future time. That is, it “springs up” upon the happenings of a Specific Event chosen by the Power of Attorney. Often that event is the illness or disability of the Principal.
The Springing” Power of Attorney will frequently provide that the Principal”s Physician will determine whether the Principal is competent to handle his or her financial affairs. A “Springing” Power of Attorney remains in effect until the Principal”s death, or until revoked by a court.
A Nondurable” Power of Attorney is often used for a specific transaction, like the closing on the sale of residence, or the handling of the Principal”s Financial affairs while the Principal is traveling outside of the country.
A Durable” Power of Attorney enables the Agent to act for the Principal even after the Principal is not mentally competent or physically able to make decisions. The “Durable” Power of Attorney may be used immediately, and is effective until it is Revoked By The Principal or until the Principal”s death.
A Springing” Power of Attorney becomes effective at a future time. That is, it “springs up” upon the happenings of a Specific Event chosen by the Power of Attorney. Often that event is the illness or disability of the Principal.
The Springing” Power of Attorney will frequently provide that the Principal”s Physician will determine whether the Principal is competent to handle his or her financial affairs. A “Springing” Power of Attorney remains in effect until the Principal”s death, or until revoked by a court.
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