Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

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Is there a difference between a General Power of Attorney, Statutory Durable Power of Attorney, and a General Durable Power of Attorney?


Asked on 3/27/07, 4:07 pm

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Keith Engelke Law Office of S. Keith Engelke

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Yes.

A statutory durable power of attorney is on a form specified by a Texas Statute.

"General" means not limited. A limited power of attorney grants authorit for certain acts only. A general power of attorney does not limit the authority granted.

A power of attorney terminates on death or disability of the principal. A durable power of attorney only terminates on the principal's death

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Answered on 3/27/07, 4:14 pm


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