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== What is an enduring power of attorney? == | == What is an enduring power of attorney? == | ||
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An enduring power of attorney allows you to appoint someone to make financial and legal decisions for you in case you become mentally incapable because of age, accident or illness. An enduring power of attorney does not stop you from managing your own affairs as long as you are capable of making your own decisions. | An enduring power of attorney allows you to appoint someone to make financial and legal decisions for you in case you become mentally incapable because of age, accident or illness. An enduring power of attorney does not stop you from managing your own affairs as long as you are capable of making your own decisions. | ||
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== Making an enduring power of attorney == | == Making an enduring power of attorney == | ||
=== Who can make an enduring power of attorney? === | === Who can make an enduring power of attorney? === | ||
