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You can also cancel a power of attorney by saying so in a new power of attorney replacing it. | You can also cancel a power of attorney by saying so in a new power of attorney replacing it. | ||
= | ===What you can do if someone misuses your power of attorney=== | ||
==What you can do if someone misuses your power of attorney== | |||
Misusing a power of attorney is a crime. If your attorney abuses his or her power, end the power of attorney immediately and then seek 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, end the power of attorney immediately and then seek 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 revoke your power of attorney, you or someone else can call the Public Guardian and Trustee and report the situation. They will investigate. | If you are incapable and cannot revoke your power of attorney, you or someone else can call the Public Guardian and Trustee and report the situation. They will investigate. | ||
==How to end a power of attorney== | ==How to end a power of attorney== | ||
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If you filed your power of attorney with the [https://ltsa.ca/ Land Title Office], you must also file your revocation with them. | If you filed your power of attorney with the [https://ltsa.ca/ Land Title Office], you must also file your revocation with them. | ||
==If your attorney refuses to act or decides to quit== | ==Also be aware== | ||
===A new power of attorney does not cancel the old one=== | |||
More than one power of attorney can be in effect at the same time. If you want to be sure you have only one power of attorney in effect, when you make a new power of attorney, write at the beginning: | |||
:“I revoke any and all powers of attorney I have previously made.” | |||
===If your attorney refuses to act or decides to quit=== | |||
If the attorney you appointed in a power of attorney wants to quit, they must put their decision in writing. The written decision is called a Notice of Resignation. | If the attorney you appointed in a power of attorney wants to quit, they must put their decision in writing. The written decision is called a Notice of Resignation. | ||
