A Power of Attorney is effective only if you are alive. It serves no purpose when you are deceased.A Power of Attorney for Property is effective while you are healthy or while you are incompetent if that is the way the Continuing Power of Attorney is drafted. It can be used properly by the donee and unfortunately, if you are not careful, it can be abused.A Power of Attorney for Personal Care is used for medical consents and personal care decision-making when the Grantor is not able to consent or express his or her decisions for medical reasons. more... See more text