title: Durable powers of attorney as a substitute for conservatorship: lessons for advance directives.
abstract: The author traces the evolution of the use of durable powers of attorney and reviews problems of guardianship, the guardianship reform movement, and the advent of durable powers of attorney as a response.
authors.affiliation: Santa Clara University Law School, Santa Clara, California 95053, USA.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Alexander
mesh_terms: D016223:Advance Directives / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D000368:Aged; D002140:California; D006801:Humans; D007872:Legal Guardians / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D016743:Mental Competency; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D014481:United States