In Rhode Island, there are several types of financial powers of attorney:
General power of attorney: Gives your agent broad powers to act on your behalf.
Limited power of attorney: Gives your agent limited authority to do a specific act or types of acts.
Durable power of attorney: Stays effective when you become incapacitated.
Nondurable power of attorney: Ends when you become incapacitated.
Springing power of attorney: Becomes effective on a future date or event, such as your incapacity.