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{{REVIEWEDPLS | reviewer = [[Kevin Smith]]|date= January 2018}}{{Managing Someone Else's Money TOC}}==What is a power of attorney?==
{{REVIEWEDPLS | reviewer = [[Kevin Smith]]|date= January 2018}}{{Managing Someone Else's Money TOC}}==What is a power of attorney?==
A '''power of attorney''' is a legal document. There are several types of power of attorney. With an '''enduring power of attorney''', Martina (in our example) can give you the legal authority to take care of her money and property. That authority will continue if Martina becomes incapable and can’t make her own decisions.  
A '''power of attorney''' is a legal document. There are several types of power of attorney. With an '''enduring power of attorney''', your friend Martina can give you the legal authority to take care of her money and property. That authority will continue if Martina becomes incapable and can’t make her own decisions.  


Under the power of attorney, Martina is called the '''adult''' or '''principal'''.  
Under the power of attorney, Martina is called the '''adult''' or '''principal'''.  
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