002.52 POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA).

A written and notarized authorization allowing one person to act for another person. The powers granted may be general or may be limited to specific circumstances. A power of attorney (POA) may be durable, in which case the powers continue to exist even if the appointing individual becomes legally incompetent. A power of attorney (POA) ceases to be effective upon the death of the appointing individual.