DPOA vs POA A standard POA automatically becomes invalid if the person who made it (the principal) becomes mentally incapacitated. On the other hand, a Durable Power of Attorney remains in effect even if the principal becomes mentally incapacitated.
Durable power of attorney is a contract which creates an agency?principal relationship. Under the laws of Puerto Rico, principal may at will revoke power of attorney and compel agent to return instrument.
A notary in Puerto Rico should draft you the power of attorney and sent it to you. If you will used to sell a house it has to be done properly to be able to comply with banks and register requirements. 2. Go to a public Notary and notarized the document.
However, a general power of attorney only operates while you are still coherent and mentally capable. It automatically expires upon incapacity or death. A durable power of attorney remains operational upon incapacity, although it expires upon death.
31, § 4421a. A durable power of attorney is an instrument made by public deed for the administration of property and for any other matter, expressly containing a provision establishing that the same shall become valid and remain effective even after the principal becomes or is adjudicated incapacitated by a court.