Florida § 709.2104 - Durable power of attorney.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 709.2104 — Durable power of attorney., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 709.2104. Durable power of attorney.
Except as otherwise provided under this part, a power of attorney is durable if it contains the words: “This durable power of attorney is not terminated by subsequent incapacity of the principal except as provided in chapter 709, Florida Statutes,” or similar words that show the principal’s intent that the authority conferred is exercisable notwithstanding the principal’s subsequent incapacity.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 709.2104
What does Florida Statutes § 709.2104 cover?
Section 709.2104 ("Durable power of attorney.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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