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.
An enduring power of attorney remains valid even if the donor later becomes mentally incompetent. (Note: the donor must be competent at the time the power of attorney is made.) In either case, the power of attorney becomes invalid when the donor dies. A power of attorney cannot be used to bequeath property upon the death of the donor.