A durable power of attorney authorizes an individual to act on behalf of another only if he or she is not incapacitated-which is why the power is called durable .

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A durable power of attorney actually remains in effect if the person who granted it becomes incapacitated, which is precisely why it is called "durable." It is designed to allow the designated individual to act on the grantor's behalf even if the grantor is unable to make decisions due to physical or mental incapacity.

A Durable Power of Attorney Authorizes an Individual to Act