Yes. A power of attorney can be durable or non-durable. A durable power of attorney remains effective after the principal becomes incapacitated while a non-durable power of attorney terminates when the principal becomes incapacitated. A power of attorney may also be designated as springing, which means that the power of attorney doesn’t take effect until a specific event happens (incapacity, for example). A power of attorney may also contain limitations and restrictions on the types of transactions an agent may perform: A general power of attorney typically gives broad authority to the agent while a limited power of attorney typically provides narrow authority to the agent (such as granting authority for a specific real estate transaction).