Difference between revisions of "Common Questions on Powers 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.