A Minnesota durable power of attorney form is a document that grants someone (the “agent”) the legal authority to act and make financial decisions for another person (the “principal”) in the state of Minnesota. Unlike a regular non-durable power of attorney (POA), a durable power of attorney (DPOA) stays in effect even if the principal becomes incapacitated and legally can’t make their own decisions.
Laws
In Minnesota, power of attorney forms can be made durable by including the following (or similar) language:
“This power of attorney shall not be affected by incapacity or incompetence of the principal.” / “This power of attorney shall become effective upon the incapacity or incompetence of the principal.”