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;Enduring power of attorney: A legal document that enables you to appoint another person to make financial and legal decisions for you in case you become mentally incapable. It can also be effective when you are capable. | ;Enduring power of attorney: A legal document that enables you to appoint another person to make financial and legal decisions for you in case you become mentally incapable. It can also be effective when you are capable. | ||
;Limited power of attorney: A power of attorney that gives the attorney power to handle only a specified matter - for example, to sign papers completing a single property transfer. | |||
;Notarized: When a notary public or lawyer certify or attest to the validity of a signature on a document. | ;Notarized: When a notary public or lawyer certify or attest to the validity of a signature on a document. |