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A regular power of attorney ends if you become ''mentally incapable''. Mentally incapable is a legal term that means not being able to understand what you are doing and what might happen as a result. | A regular power of attorney ends if you become ''mentally incapable''. Mentally incapable is a legal term that means not being able to understand what you are doing and what might happen as a result. | ||
You can be incapable in one area of decision-making, yet still be able to manage your life in other areas. For example, you may be able to decide where to live and what kind of health services you want, but not be able to manage your finances. | You can be incapable in one area of <span class="noglossary">decision</span>-making, yet still be able to manage your life in other areas. For example, you may be able to decide where to live and what kind of health services you want, but not be able to manage your finances. | ||
People can make bad decisions and not be mentally incapable. The test is whether they understand what they are doing. | People can make bad decisions and not be mentally incapable. The test is whether they understand what they are doing. | ||