Difference between revisions of "Powers of Attorney and Representation Agreements"

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There are two types:
There are two types:
*Section 7 limited agreement – to cover straightforward, everyday decisions
*Section 7 limited agreement – to cover straightforward, everyday decisions
*Section 9 general agreement – to deal with complex legal, personal care and health care matters
*Section 9 general agreement – to deal with complex personal care and health care matters


A Section 9 agreement is needed for your representative to make such decisions as refusing life support if you become terminally ill.
A Section 9 agreement is needed for your representative to make such decisions as refusing life support if you become terminally ill.