Durable Power of Attorney

A durable power of attorney is a legal document authorizing someone to act on your behalf.  You determine how much power the person will have over your affairs.  A general power of attorney authorizes your agent to conduct your entire business and affairs (buy & sell your property, pay taxes, invest your money in stocks, bonds, etc.).  A limited or special power of attorney authorizes your agent to conduct specified business or make only certain decisions on your behalf.   A power of attorney is considered "durable" when it remains valid even if you become incompetent or incapacitated.