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==Power of attorney == | ==Power of attorney == | ||
A ''power of attorney'' (POA) is a legal document that names another person, called the "attorney," to manage your financial, business and legal matters for you, but | A ''power of attorney'' (POA) is a legal document that names another person, called the "attorney," to manage your financial, business and legal matters for you, but ''not'' health care decisions. The person who gives the power of attorney to someone is called a ''donor''. | ||
:'''Note''': In this section, the word "attorney" does not refer to a lawyer. It refers to someone who has power of attorney. | :'''Note''': In this section, the word "attorney" does not refer to a lawyer. It refers to someone who has power of attorney. | ||
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Talk to a lawyer for help and advice, or contact one of the agencies listed at the end of the [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]] section. | Talk to a lawyer for help and advice, or contact one of the agencies listed at the end of the [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]] section. | ||
==Joint bank accounts == | ==Joint bank accounts == | ||
