Meaning of Disabled or Incapacitated for Purposes of Durable Power of Attorney
General Provisions Regarding Durable Powers of Attorney · General Provisions
Unless otherwise defined by a durable power of attorney, an individual is considered disabled or incapacitated for purposes of the durable power of attorney if a physician certifies in writing at a date later than the date the durable power of attorney is executed that, based on the physician's medical examination of the individual, the individual is determined to be mentally incapable of managing the individual's financial affairs.
Official text of the Texas Estates Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.
