Explain the difference between a power of attorney and a durable power of attorney.

What will be an ideal response?


A “regular” power of attorney has no effect upon the incapacity of the principal. A durable power of attorney specifically survives the incapacity of the principal, allowing the agent to continue to act on the principal’s behalf.

Legal Studies & Paralegal

You might also like to view...

Litigation terminates on a judgment as a result of

A) Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings B) Motion for Summary Judgment C) Motion for Default Judgment D) All of the above

Legal Studies & Paralegal

The Sixth Amendment right to counsel applies to both criminal cases and civil cases

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Legal Studies & Paralegal

Owner manuals should contain warnings about the dangerous nature of a product in order to ensure that the consumer using the product in the appropriate manner

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Legal Studies & Paralegal

The title page of a deposition will always list the defendant versus the plaintiff rather than

the plaintiff versus the defendant. a. True b. False

Legal Studies & Paralegal