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* '''General power of attorney'''. You appoint an attorney to manage your financial and legal affairs, but the appointment ends if you become mentally incapable. | * '''General power of attorney'''. You appoint an attorney to manage your financial and legal affairs, but the appointment ends if you become mentally incapable. | ||
* '''Enduring power of attorney'''. You appoint an attorney to manage your financial and legal affairs, and the appointment continues — or “endures” — in the event you become mentally incapable. | * '''Enduring power of attorney'''. You appoint an attorney to manage your financial and legal affairs, and the appointment continues — or “endures” — in the event you become mentally incapable. | ||
* '''Limited power of attorney'''. You give someone the power to do certain things only. You say exactly what action your attorney can take. For example, if you are travelling in another country, you might give your attorney the power to do your banking while you are away. | * '''Limited power of attorney'''. You give someone the power to do certain things only. You say exactly what <span class="noglossary">action</span> your attorney can take. For example, if you are travelling in another country, you might give your attorney the power to do your banking while you are away. | ||
====If you have worries about your attorney==== | ====If you have worries about your attorney==== | ||
