Overview
This page from the Legalzoom.com website offers a simple description of the different types of "Power of Attorney (POA)" designations and what types of decisions each one can and cannot make for you. It also describes the difference between a "durable POA" and one that is not durable. There are also a couple of useful articles on ways in which these legal representative designations interplay with an Advance Directive and with estate planning.
