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	{{Power of Attorney TOC}}After considering [[Why Make a Power of Attorney\|why you might make a power of attorney]], here are the steps involved in '''making a power of attorney'''.		{{Power of Attorney TOC}}After considering [[Why Make a Power of Attorney\|why you might make a power of attorney]], here are the steps involved in '''making a power of attorney'''.

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	{{Power of Attorney TOC}}After ~~cconsidering~~ [[Why Make a Power of Attorney\|why you might make a power of attorney]], here are the steps involved in '''making a power of attorney'''.		{{Power of Attorney TOC}}After considering [[Why Make a Power of Attorney\|why you might make a power of attorney]], here are the steps involved in '''making a power of attorney'''.

	==Key considerations==		==Key considerations==

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	{{Power of Attorney TOC}}After ~~considering~~ [[Why Make a Power of Attorney\|why you might make a power of attorney]], here are the steps involved in '''making a power of attorney'''.		{{Power of Attorney TOC}}After cconsidering [[Why Make a Power of Attorney\|why you might make a power of attorney]], here are the steps involved in '''making a power of attorney'''.

	==Key considerations==		==Key considerations==

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	\| text = A person cannot witness a signature if they are being appointed as the attorney, or if they are a spouse, child, or parent of the attorney. Nor can a person witness your signature if they are employed by the attorney, unless you are appointing a lawyer, notary public, the Public Guardian and Trustee, or a financial institution as your attorney.		\| text = A person cannot witness a signature if they are being appointed as the attorney, or if they are a spouse, child or parent of the attorney. Nor can a person witness your signature if they are employed by the attorney, unless you are appointing a lawyer, notary public, the Public Guardian and Trustee, or a financial institution as your attorney.
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	===Step 4. Register the power of attorney for safekeeping===		===Step 4. Register the power of attorney for safekeeping===

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Step 2. Prepare the power of attorney

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	===Step 2. Prepare the power of attorney===		===Step 2. Prepare the power of attorney===

	The BC Ministry of Justice has an enduring power of attorney form available online. You do not have to use this form, but it gives you an idea of how to make a power of attorney.		The BC Ministry of Justice has an [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/incapacity-planning enduring power of attorney form available online]. You do not have to use this form, but it gives you an idea of how to make a power of attorney.

	Most people will go to a notary public or a lawyer to prepare their power of attorney. In fact, you must sign the power of attorney in the presence of a notary public or lawyer in order for your attorney to have the power to deal with your real estate.		Most people will go to a notary public or a lawyer to prepare their power of attorney. In fact, you must sign the power of attorney in the presence of a notary public or lawyer in order for your attorney to have the power to deal with your real estate.
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	\| text = Particularly if you have a complicated or unusual situation, it’s best to get some professional help. If you go to a lawyer or notary public, find out how much they will charge you. Phone around and compare prices. See the "[[Where to Get Help for Power of Attorney\|Where to Get Help]]" section for options for free or low-cost legal help.		\| text = Particularly if you have a complicated or unusual situation, it’s best to get some professional help. If you go to a lawyer or notary public, find out how much they will charge you. Phone around and compare prices. See the "[[Where to Get Help for Power of Attorney\|Where to Get Help]]" section for options for free or low-cost legal help.
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	=== Step 3. Sign the power of attorney ===		=== Step 3. Sign the power of attorney ===

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Timing of a power of attorney

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	*If your attorney dies, unless you name an alternate or more than one attorney.		*If your attorney dies, unless you name an alternate or more than one attorney.
	*If you die.		*If you die.
	*If the court appoints a committee to make decisions for you. A committee (pronounced caw-mi-tay or caw-mi-tee, with emphasis on the end of the word) is a person or body (such as the Public Guardian and Trustee) appointed by the court to look after your legal and financial affairs in the event that you become incapable of managing your affairs.		*If the court appoints a '''committee''' to make decisions for you. A committee (pronounced caw-mi-tay or caw-mi-tee, with emphasis on the end of the word) is a person or body (such as the Public Guardian and Trustee) appointed by the court to look after your legal and financial affairs in the event that you become incapable of managing your affairs.

	You can also [[Ending a Power of Attorney\|cancel a power of attorney]] at any time.		You can also [[Ending a Power of Attorney\|cancel a power of attorney]] at any time.

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There are special considerations for enduring powers of attorney

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	===There are special considerations for enduring powers of attorney===		===There are special considerations for enduring powers of attorney===

	With an enduring power of attorney, you can name another person to make financial and legal decisions for you, and the appointment continues—or “endures”—in the event you become mentally incapable. See the section "Enduring Powers of Attorney" to see the special considerations for this type of power of attorney.		With an enduring power of attorney, you can name another person to make financial and legal decisions for you, and the appointment continues—or “endures”—in the event you become mentally incapable. See the section "[[Enduring Powers of Attorney]]" to see the special considerations for this type of power of attorney.

	==Steps to make the power of attorney==		==Steps to make the power of attorney==

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Make the power of attorney

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	With an enduring power of attorney, you can name another person to make financial and legal decisions for you, and the appointment continues—or “endures”—in the event you become mentally incapable. See the section "Enduring Powers of Attorney" to see the special considerations for this type of power of attorney.		With an enduring power of attorney, you can name another person to make financial and legal decisions for you, and the appointment continues—or “endures”—in the event you become mentally incapable. See the section "Enduring Powers of Attorney" to see the special considerations for this type of power of attorney.

	==~~Make~~ the power of attorney==		==Steps to make the power of attorney==
	===Step 1. Choose your attorney===		===Step 1. Choose your attorney===
	Your attorney will have significant power, so choose someone you trust, and who is comfortable with financial matters. Take the time to talk with that person about what you want and would expect them to do.		Your attorney will have significant power, so choose someone you trust, and who is comfortable with financial matters. Take the time to talk with that person about what you want and would expect them to do.
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	===Step 5. Register the power of attorney with the Land Title Office===		===Step 5. Register the power of attorney with the Land Title Office===

	If your attorney needs to deal with real estate property on your behalf, the power of attorney must be registered with the [https://ltsa.ca/ Land Title Office]. Sometimes people do this at the time they make the power of attorney or let their attorney do it if the time comes.		If your attorney needs to deal with real estate property on your behalf, the power of attorney must be registered with the [https://ltsa.ca/ Land Title Office]. Sometimes people do this at the time they make the power of attorney or let their attorney do it if the time comes.

	==Common questions==		==Common questions==