when a power of attorney is deemed durable it continues even after the principal becomes incapacitated an event that would normally terminate it 
durable power of attorneya power of attorney generally terminates when a person dies becomes incapacitated or consciously chooses to revoke it via a written witnessed signed and notarized notice it can also end if it has a set date or its purpose has been accomplished however if it has been designated as a durable power of attorney the attorney in fact retains the power of attorney should a principal become incapacitated in such a situation the attorney in fact can continue to make decisions for the principal including in matters of finance and health care 910a durable power of attorney can be granted ahead of time on condition that it only takes effect due to a triggering event such as when the principal becomes incapacitated this is also called a springing power of attorney in this case it is a good idea to name one or more successors as the original designee may be unavailable or due to changed circumstances be unwilling to assume the responsibility of becoming an attorney in fact 1112