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Like many people, you may never have been an attorney under a power of attorney before. That’s why ''Managing | Like many people, you may never have been an attorney under a power of attorney before. That’s why ''Managing Someone Else's Money'' was created. This guide will help you understand what you can and cannot do in your role as an attorney. | ||
In the role of attorney, you are a '''fiduciary'''. A fiduciary is someone who is in a position of trust toward another person. A fiduciary has duties and responsibilities. This guide will help you understand what those are. It also offers tips to help you avoid problems, and resources for finding more information. | In the role of attorney, you are a '''fiduciary'''. A fiduciary is someone who is in a position of trust toward another person. A fiduciary has duties and responsibilities. This guide will help you understand what those are. It also offers tips to help you avoid problems, and resources for finding more information. | ||
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==A scenario== | ==A scenario== | ||
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| text = "I worry that as I get older I might get sick and won't be able to pay my bills or make decisions about money. I'd like to appoint someone to make decisions for me in case I become mentally incapable." <br> | | text = "I worry that as I get older I might get sick and won't be able to pay my bills or make decisions about money. I'd like to appoint someone to make decisions for me in case I become mentally incapable." <br>– Martina, Vancouver | ||
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Let's start with a scenario about how you might have become an attorney under a power of attorney.  | Let's start with a scenario about how you might have become an attorney under a power of attorney.  | ||
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* '''Guardian or committee:''' A person appointed by a court to manage money and property for someone who needs help. | * '''Guardian or committee:''' A person appointed by a court to manage money and property for someone who needs help. | ||
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