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springing power of attorney

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A quick definition of springing power of attorney:

A springing power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone else the power to make decisions for you, but only if you become unable to make decisions for yourself. It "springs" into action when you need it, like if you become sick or injured and can't make decisions anymore. This is different from a regular power of attorney, which is in effect as soon as it is signed.

A more thorough explanation:

A springing power of attorney is a type of power of attorney that only becomes effective when a specific event occurs, usually the incapacity of the principal. This means that the agent appointed in the power of attorney will only have the authority to act on behalf of the principal when the specified event happens.

For example, a person may create a springing power of attorney that only becomes effective if they become incapacitated due to illness or injury. In this case, the agent appointed in the power of attorney will only have the authority to make decisions on behalf of the principal if they are unable to make decisions for themselves.

Another example of a springing power of attorney is one that becomes effective upon the death of the principal. In this case, the agent appointed in the power of attorney will only have the authority to act on behalf of the principal after they have passed away.

Springing power of attorney is different from other types of power of attorney, such as durable power of attorney, which remains in effect even if the principal becomes incapacitated.

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@BigStrongBug: i saw that bug, they buggin!!!
renard99
14:39
I also got Penn WL
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@Ineedabadbleep: american does not update on lawhub
@cumsock: 3.6 UGPA and 164 LSAT
cumsock
14:40
wow congrats was that rd
@cumsock: i also had rlly good recs and good personal statement, also extensive resume
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@Ineedabadbleep: okay we are stats twins kinda (if u count urm boost)
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14:40
they said ed earlier
Trismegistus
14:40
god i hope i evade this R or I will spiral aha
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do u think we will get into emory bleep
ReminiscentZestyFish
14:41
Some of these Penn WL's got crazy stats
cumsock
14:41
maybe i shouldve ed'd somewhere fook
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14:41
does bc offer scholly in the A email?
jackfrost11770
14:41
Oh I got WL, I didn't see it in the status. Wild lmfao no one's getting off it I guess
lilypadfrog
14:42
wow huge penn wave. I think i applied too late to be in this
@jackfrost11770: penn waitlist?
14:42
lilypad when did u apply
14:42
i am dreading the penn r
@PuppyBot: oh ok makes sense
renard99
14:43
@jackfrost11770: It's traditionally tough to get off it but not impossible. Their waitlist isn't ranked so it's certainly within reach if you're interested enough
lilypadfrog
14:43
@ChowieBean: end of nov
i applied nov. 15 lily
or 12th
renard99
14:43
Also Jack ik you and I haven't talked in a bit but we have similar stats, backgrounds, WE. If you ever want solace in this messy process text me on Discord
14:44
im still in the queue to be reviewed for penn so
lilypadfrog
14:44
@SplitterusClitterus: I applied like two weeks later. It was one of my last apps
jackfrost11770
14:44
I mean I think you're more likely to get WL than R at UPenn lmao, I'm taking it as an R whatever
ReminiscentZestyFish
14:45
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notHim at it again
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notHim is a born WINNER
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