When Does a Power of Attorney Take Effect? | NC

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Q: When does a power of attorney take effect, and can I make it effective only if I become incapacitated? A: It depends on the type of power of attorney. A health care power of attorney usually takes effect only when you cannot make or communicate your own medical decisions, and the required written finding of incapacity is made. A financial power of attorney is different — it can start right…