Durable Power Of Attorney

What happens to my power of attorney if I become mentally incapacitated?

With a durable power of attorney, your agent can continue managing your financial affairs even after you become incapacitated. A regular power of attorney automatically ends when you lose mental capacity, but the 'durable' provision keeps it active precisely when you need it most. This means your agent can pay bills, manage investments, and handle other financial matters without court intervention. Without this durability feature, your family would need to go through expensive and time-consuming guardianship proceedings to manage your affairs.