When this happens the artery narrows and blood flow to part of the heart muscle decreases or stops. We're not sure what causes a spasm. A spasm can occur in normal-appearing blood vessels as well as in vessels partly blocked by atherosclerosis.A severe spasm can cause a heart attack.hen this happens the artery narrows and blood flow to part of the heart muscle decreases or stops. We're not sure what causes a spasm. A spasm can occur in normal-appearing blood vessels as well as in vessels partly blocked by atherosclerosis.
If this happens â and you have not executed a durable power of attorney â then the court may decide who will act on your behalf. Known as guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, these court actions can consume time and money and leave the decision of who will handle your affairs in the hands of a judge.
Misconception 5: A Durable Power of Attorney Survives Death. All powers of attorney terminate on death. So it follows that once a person has passed away the authority granted to the agent under the power of attorney terminates. The difference between a regular power of attorney and a durable power of attorney revolves around incapacity.