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Originally Posted by pdurrant
In the UK, the long-term ones are called "Lasting Powers of Attorney". If you need something like this, it's vital to consult legal authorities in your own jurisdiction.
In the UK, if the person for whom you are to act is competent (in a legal sense), all you really need is written authorisation to act for them.
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Originally Posted by Hitch
The rules/law governing and defining those vary by state. So, as I shoulda said, "check with your local laws." ;-) Durables are usually good unto death; some states have year-length limits on Generals, etc.
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Heaven help the dutiful child who's elderly parent has interstate or international affairs to look after!
Thankfully everything I had to deal with was all here in NJ, USA.
ApK