What is the difference between uniform and durable power of attorney?
The difference has to do with whether the powers remain effective after the onset of a disability. That is, the regular power of attorney ceases to be effective if you become disabled, whereas the durable power of attorney continues to be effective despite your subsequent disability.
Which states follow the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?
26 states have adopted the UPOAA: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
What are the three basic types of powers of attorney?
In California, there are four main types of POAs, each offering a specific scope of decision-making power: general, durable, limited, and medical.
