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== What happens next == | == What happens next == | ||
Once the power of attorney, <span class="noglossary">representation</span> agreement or committeeship is in place, the attorney, representative or committee | Once the power of attorney, <span class="noglossary">representation</span> agreement or committeeship is in place, the attorney, representative or committee — as the case may be — will have the legal authority described in the document and must act in the utmost good faith in the best interests of the <span class="noglossary">donor</span>. | ||
A <span class="noglossary">donor</span> with mental competency can withdraw a power of attorney or <span class="noglossary">representation</span> agreement. A committeeship can only be withdrawn by court order. | A <span class="noglossary">donor</span> with mental competency can withdraw a power of attorney or <span class="noglossary">representation</span> agreement. A committeeship can only be withdrawn by court order. | ||