A power of attorney created under this chapter is durable unless it expressly provides that it is terminated by the incapacity of the principal.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 64.2-1602

  • 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

2010, cc. 455, 632, § 26-75; 2012, c. 614.