All acts done by an agent pursuant to a durable power of attorney during any period of disability or incapacity of the principal have the same effect and inure to the benefit of and by the principal, and the principal’s successors in interest, as if the principal did not have a disability or incapacity.

63 Del. Laws, c. 267, § ?1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § ?1; 77 Del. Laws, c. 467, § ?1; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, § ?131;

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Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 12 Sec. 4902

  • 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