About Power of Attorney

This publication from People's Law School tells you how a power of attorney can be used to give someone the legal power to take care of financial and legal matters for you. It explains the types of power of attorney, who can be an attorney, what powers and responsibilities the attorney has, and how to end a power of attorney.

Acknowledgements

Contributors to this edition:

• Content review: Hassan el Masri and Joan Letendre, notaries public practicing in British Columbia
• Writing, editing and layout: Marisa Chandler, Drew Jackson, Gayla Reid, Elena Renderos

This publication was made possible through the financial support of the Law Foundation of BC, the Department of Justice Canada, and the Province of British Columbia.

Copyright

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About People’s Law School

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