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You must complete a power of attorney form while you are able to understand the powers you are granting  . If you become incapacitated or otherwise unable to handle your affairs before completing a power of attorney or other estate planning documents, CalPERS may find it necessary to withhold your retirement allowance until a court appoints a conservator to handle your affairs  .  \nSince appointment of a conservator can be both expensive and time consuming, you should consider completing the CalPERS Special Power of Attorney form  .  \nPowers of attorney are not all the same:  \n• A durable power of attorney contains a “durability clause,” which is a provision permitting your designated attorney-in-fact to act on your behalf even if you become incapacitated or otherwise unable to handle your affairs  .  \n• A special or limited power of attorney grants only the powers that are specifically stated in the power of attorney document  .  \n• A contingent/springing power of attorney only goes into effect once certain conditions that you specify are met  . This type of power of attorney is often designed to go into effect if you become disabled, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to handle your affairs  .  \n• A general (non-durable) power of attorney permits your attorney-in-fact to act on your behalf in all of your personal affairs  . It automatically terminates when you become incapacitated unless it contains a durability clause  .  \n• A health care power of attorney permits your attorney-in-fact to make decisions about your health care if you are unable to do so  . CalPERS cannot accept this type of power of attorney for retirement transactions.  \nA special power of attorney grants only the powers that are specifically stated in the power of attorney document . The CalPERS Special Power of Attorney form only authorizes your attorney-in-fact to handle your CalPERS retirement affairs  . It is specifically designed for retirement matters administered by CalPERS, the Judges’ Retirement System and Judges’ Retirement System II, or the Legislators’Retirement System  . You cannot use the CalPERS Special Power of Attorney form to appoint an administrator of your estate before your death  .  \nBecause of the broad power granted b","cbCaif1L7OAbSAyq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaif1L7OAbSAyq","pdf",329776,20,"English","# Introduction\n## Why a Special Power of Attorney matters\n# Designating Your Attorney-In-Fact (Agent)\n## Age requirement\n## Joint, separate, and alternate actions\n# Authority Granted by Your CalPERS Special Power of Attorney Form\n## Retirement payment options and elections\n# Duration of Your CalPERS Special Power of Attorney\n# Witnesses/Notary Acknowledgment\n# Changing Your Power of Attorney\n# Revoking Your Power of Attorney\n# Non-CalPERS Power of Attorney Documents\n# CalPERS Special Power of Attorney Checklist\n# Special Power of Attorney Form\n# Contacting CalPERS\n## Visit Your Nearest CalPERS Regional Office\n# Privacy Notice","[{\"question\":\"Who can be designated as the attorney-in-fact and how can multiple agents act?\",\"answer\":\"The attorney-in-fact must be at least 18 years old when the document is executed. 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