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South Dakota Durable Power of Attorney Laws<\/h1>\n
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A durable power of attorney is a document that gives someone else, such as a trusted relative or friend, the authority to make certain decisions and act on your behalf. The person to whom you give these powers is called an "agent<\/a>" or "attorney-in-fact." You are called the "principal."<\/p>\r\n

It is a written document that remains valid even if you should later become unable to make your own decisions. With a durable power of attorney, you are able to:<\/p>\r\n