A durable power of attorney differs from a power of attorney in what way?
A) It is granted by the court on behalf of an incompetent individual
B) It stays in effect if the individual granting it becomes incompetent
C) It goes into effect only after an individual becomes incompetent
D) It includes responsibility for managing an individual's financial assets
B
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A durable power of attorney allows competent individuals to appoint someone else to make decisions on their behalf in the event they become incompetent. A power of attorney is a mechanism used by competent individuals to appoint someone else to make decisions for them. Usually, a power of attorney becomes invalid if the individual granting it becomes incompetent.
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