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Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 58-631

  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC

A durable power of attorney executed before July 1, 1989, that specifically authorizes the attorney in fact or agent to make decisions relating to the health care of the principal shall not be limited or otherwise affected by the provisions of this act.