About this Episode

A general power of attorney only works while you still have capacity - useful for something like travel or a temporary absence, but of no help in an emergency where you can't make decisions. An enduring power of attorney continues even after you lose capacity, which is exactly when you most need someone able to act for you. For most people, the enduring power of attorney is the one that provides real protection.

In this conversation:

• The key difference between enduring and general powers of attorney
• Why one stops working when you lose capacity, and one doesn’t
• When you’d use a general power of attorney – travel, a temporary absence
• Other types, including company powers of attorney

Running time: 1 minute, 22 seconds