Durable Power of Attorney — Powers, Limits, Revocation
A DPOA is the most important document most people don't have. Without one, incapacity means guardianship court.
Durable Power of Attorney lets a trusted agent manage your finances during incapacity. Without it, your family must petition for guardianship — public, expensive, slow.
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