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Another reason you might make a power of attorney is to prepare for the chance you become mentally incapable due to age, accident or illness. With an '''enduring power of attorney''', you can name someone to act on your behalf for financial and legal affairs, and make the appointment continue in effect—or endure—if you become incapable of making decisions. (With a | Another reason you might make a power of attorney is to prepare for the chance you become mentally incapable due to age, accident or illness. With an '''enduring power of attorney''', you can name someone to act on your behalf for financial and legal affairs, and make the appointment continue in effect—or endure—if you become incapable of making decisions. (With a '''general power of attorney''', the appointment ends if you become mentally incapable.) | ||
See the section "[[Enduring Powers of Attorney]]" for more on this type of power of attorney. | See the section "[[Enduring Powers of Attorney]]" for more on this type of power of attorney. | ||
