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In a statutory power of attorney, the language granting power with respect to estate, trust, and other. beneficiary transactions empowers the agent to act for the principal in all matters that affect a trust, probate estate, guardianship, conservatorship, escrow, custodianship, or other fund from which the.
A person can appoint an agent to make medical decisions for him in case he becomes mentally incapacitated. Medical power of attorneys must be made by a person, referred to as a principal, while he is still competent. The agent accepting the appointment also must be a competent adult.