Full question:
What kind of power of attorney does a person need to have some one present and represent them when dealing with government agencies, doctors, social workers etc?
- Category: Power of Attorney
- Date:
- State: Arizona
Answer:
There are different types of powers of attorney, including general, durable, and limited. Some states also have a statutory power of attorney. A general power of attorney allows the agent to manage the principal’s assets and property while the principal is alive and not incapacitated. A durable power of attorney remains effective even if the principal becomes incapacitated. A limited power of attorney restricts the agent’s authority to specific tasks when the principal cannot act. If you want to cover all these matters in one document, a general power of attorney can be used. It can be durable or not, depending on whether you want it to remain effective during incapacitation. If you need someone to make health care decisions for you when you are incapacitated, a health care power of attorney can appoint an agent for that purpose.
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