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'''''Power of Attorney''''' from [[People's Law School]] tells you how a power of attorney can be used to give someone the legal power to take care of financial and legal matters for you. It explains why you might want a power of attorney, the types of power of attorney, how to make a power of attorney, and how to end one.


'''''Power of Attorney''''' from [[People's Law School]] is for people who want to know: what is a power of attorney? Who can be a power of attorney? What are the attorney’s powers and responsibilities? This edition reflects changes to the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (2014).
== Contents ==


== Contents ==
*'''[[Introduction to Power of Attorney|Introduction]]'''
 
*'''[[Why Make a Power of Attorney]]'''
**[[Why Make a Power of Attorney#What a power of attorney allows you to do|What a power of attorney allows you to do]]{{·}}[[Why Make a Power of Attorney#How it compares to other planning options|How it compares to other planning options]]{{·}}[[Why Make a Power of Attorney#The time to make a power of attorney|The time to make a power of attorney]]


*'''[[Introduction]]'''
*'''[[Enduring Powers of Attorney]]'''
** [[What is a Power of Attorney|What is a power of attorney?]]{{·}}[[Who can be an Attorney|Who can be an attorney?]]
**[[Enduring Powers of Attorney#What an enduring power of attorney allows you to do|What an enduring power of attorney allows you to do]]{{·}}[[Enduring Powers of Attorney#Requirements for an enduring power of attorney|Requirements for one]]{{·}}[[Enduring Powers of Attorney#Making an enduring power of attorney|Making an enduring power of attorney]]


*'''[[Attorney's Powers and Responsibilities| What are the attorney's powers and responsibilities]]
*'''[[Making a Power of Attorney]]'''
**[[Making a Power of Attorney#Key considerations|Key considerations]]{{·}}[[Making a Power of Attorney#Special requirements|Special requirements]]{{·}}[[Making a Power of Attorney#Steps to make the power of attorney|Steps to make the power of attorney]]{{·}}[[Making a Power of Attorney#Common questions|Common questions]]
                       
*'''[[Ending a Power of Attorney]]'''
**[[Ending a Power of Attorney#You can end a power of attorney|You can end a power of attorney]]{{·}}[[Ending a Power of Attorney#How to end a power of attorney|How to end a power of attorney]]{{·}}[[Ending a Power of Attorney#If your attorney refuses to act or decides to quit|If your attorney refuses to act or decides to quit]]


*'''[[Enduring Power of Attorney|Enduring Power of Attorney]]
*'''Resources'''
**[[Enduring Power of Attorney#What is an Enduring Power of Attorney|What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?]]{{·}}[[Enduring Power of Attorney#How do you make an Enduring Power of Attorney|Enduring Power of Attorney]]
**[[Where to Get Help for Power of Attorney| Where to Get Help]]{{·}}[[Glossary for Power of Attorney| Glossary]]
==Copyright & disclaimer==


*'''[[Frequently Asked Questions About Power of Attorney|Frequently Asked Questions]]'''
[[File:Creativecommonssmall.png|link=Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|alt=Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]] ''Power of Attorney'' © People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons [[Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]].


*'''[[Where to get Help for Power of Attorney| Where to get Help]]'''
At  People's Law School, we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This resource explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia. It is not intended as legal advice. For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "[[Where to Get Help for Power of Attorney|Where to Get Help]]" section.


*'''[[Glossary for Power of Attorney| Glossary]]'''
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== About People's Law School==
== About People's Law School==
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Power of Attorney from People's Law School tells you how a power of attorney can be used to give someone the legal power to take care of financial and legal matters for you. It explains why you might want a power of attorney, the types of power of attorney, how to make a power of attorney, and how to end one.

Contents

Copyright & disclaimer

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence Power of Attorney © People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence.

At People's Law School, we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This resource explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia. It is not intended as legal advice. For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "Where to Get Help" section.

Related titles

Other titles from People's Law School on powers of attorney:

Managing Money for Someone Else full cover image.jpg
Power of Attorney Collection full cover image.jpg

About People's Law School

Peopleslawschoollogo-horizontal.jpg

People's Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia providing free education and information on the legal problems of daily life.