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More often than not, our clients opt for the General Durable Power of Attorney (a mix of the Durable and General Power of Attorney) for its ease of use by the Agent, and sustainability over the lifetime of the Prinicipal.
You can get a blank Power of Attorney form from: a stationery store or other store that sells pre-printed legal forms. your estate planning lawyer, or. Section 4401 of the Probate Code .
For most people, the best option is to have a general durable power of attorney because it gives your agent broad powers that will remain in effect if you lose the ability to handle your own finances. An attorney can customize a general POA to limit powers even moreor add powers, Berkley says.
However, a general power of attorney only operates while you are still coherent and mentally capable. It automatically expires upon incapacity or death. A durable power of attorney remains operational upon incapacity, although it expires upon death.
Choose Someone Who Is Willing to Serve Pressuring or guilting someone into the role serves no one, least of all yourself. Give the prospective agent time to think. Encourage them to be honest, and be gracious if they decide not to be your agent; in the end, they may be doing you a favor.
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A regular power of attorney, on the other hand, ends if you become incapacitated, which may be one good reason for having a durable power of attorney in place, depending on your needs. You may not want to discover that a regular power of attorney has endedjust when those powers could be needed most.
In Texas, youre not required to hire a lawyer to create your power of attorney you can do it yourself, saving you time and money. As long as you follow Texass requirements, any POA you create is legally binding.
Most people choose a family member or a close friend to be their attorney, especially for a health and welfare LPA someone younger may be appropriate. talk to the person you want to appoint as your attorney before you make the LPA.

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