Durable Powers of Attorney

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DURABLE POWERS OF ATTORNEY
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
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POWERS OF ATTORNEY
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What Is a Power of Attorney?
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A power of attorney, or POA, is a document
through which you can give others the right to
make decisions for you, and the ability to manage
or represent your interests
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DURABLE POWERS
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What Is a Durable Power?
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A durable power allows your representative to act
for you if you are incapacitated
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Non-durable powers do not do this
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FINANCIAL AND HEALTH CARE
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What Types of Decisions Do Powers of Attorney
Grant?
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Most people create durable powers of attorney for
two main areas
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financial and health care decisions
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Financial powers allow your representative to
control or manage your property and financial
affairs, while health care powers delegate
medical decision-making rights
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REPRESENTATIVES
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Who Will Make Choices Under My Power of
Attorney?
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You can choose who you want your representative
to be
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The person, or organization, you select will be
known as your attorney-in-fact or your agent
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ROCHESTER NEW YORK
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