The Supreme Court held that a power of attorney remains valid indefinitely unless it contains a specific expiry date, its purpose is fulfilled, or a party dies or loses capacity, in accordance with articles 674 and 694 of the Civil Transactions Law. The court further established that a ministerial decision limiting the duration of powers of attorney cannot override the law or apply retroactively.
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