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Misusing a power of attorney is a crime. If your attorney abuses his or her power, cancel the power of attorney immediately and then get legal advice. You may be able to sue your attorney to get back any money or property that has been taken.
Misusing a power of attorney is a crime. If your attorney abuses his or her power, cancel the power of attorney immediately and then get legal advice. You may be able to sue your attorney to get back any money or property that has been taken.


If you are incapable and cannot cancel your power of attorney, you or someone else can call the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee and report the situation. They will  
If you are incapable and cannot cancel your power of attorney, you or someone else can call the [http://www.trustee.bc.ca Public Guardian and Trustee] and report the situation. They will  
investigate.
investigate.