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TK15136
Asked September 2016
Does durable power of attorney mean that it covers medical and financial issues?
Financial and Medical matters?
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Windyridge
Sep 2016
DPOA can cover one or both issues. It's usually best to pick one person, assign broad powers for medical and financial issues and have a contingent person assigned. Sharing POA duties usually is not good.
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