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.
A general Power of Attorney gives the attorney in fact the authority to perform certain specified acts on behalf of the principal. A General Power of Attorney expires if the principal becomes incapacitated. A Durable Power of Attorney gives the attorney in fact the authority to perform certain specified acts on behalf of the principal even if that person becomes disabled or legally incapacitated. A Durable Power of Attorney doesn't expire until the death of the principal.