Statutory Durable Power of Attorney (Texas)

A statutory durable power of attorney (SDPOA) is a legal document that grants someone (known as the "agent" or "attorney-in-fact") the authority to make financial and legal decisions on behalf of the person creating the power of attorney (known as the "principal"). The term "statutory" implies that the document is created according to the statutes or laws of a particular jurisdiction. This Statutory Durable Power of Attorney was written to comply with the laws of the State of Texas.   Protect your Assets In the event you are not available, choose someone you trust to make decisions in your behalf.  If your spouse, parent, or even yourself is in the stage of going to a nursing home, this Statutory Durable Power of Attorney will allow for someone to make the decisions needed to make decisions regarding state planning.   State Planning Are you seeking to qualify for Medicaid help for a nursing home? This Statutory Durable Power of Attorney gives the Primary Agent (person who you choose to