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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 authority to take care of your financial and legal affairs. It explains the types of power of attorney, who can be an attorney, their powers
and responsibilities as attorney, and how to end such an arrangement.


'''''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 ==
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*'''[[Introduction to Power of Attorney|Introduction]]'''


== Contents ==
*'''[[Preparing a Power of Attorney]]'''
**[[Preparing a Power of Attorney#Why you should consider a power of attorney|Why consider a power of attorney]]{{·}} [[Preparing a Power of Attorney#You need to be “mentally capable” to sign a power of attorney|You need to be “mentally capable” to sign a power of attorney]]{{·}} [[Preparing a Power of Attorney#Choosing your attorney|Choosing your attorney]]{{·}} [[Preparing a Power of Attorney#The attorney’s powers and responsibilities|The attorney’s powers and responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Preparing a Power of Attorney#Preparing the power of attorney|Preparing the power of attorney]]
 
*'''[[Enduring Power of Attorney]]'''
**[[Enduring Power of Attorney#Why you should consider an enduring power of attorney|Why consider an enduring power of attorney]]{{·}} [[Enduring Power of Attorney#Preparing an enduring power of attorney|Preparing an enduring power of attorney]]
 
*'''[[Ending a Power of Attorney]]'''
**[[Ending a Power of Attorney#You can cancel your power of attorney|You can cancel your power of attorney]]{{·}} [[Ending a Power of Attorney#Your attorney can quit|Your attorney can quit]]{{·}}[[Ending a Power of Attorney#A new power of attorney doesn’t automatically cancel the old one|A new power of attorney doesn’t automatically cancel the old one]]{{·}} [[Ending a Power of Attorney#If someone misuses your power of attorney|If someone misuses your power of attorney]]
 
*'''[[Common Questions on Powers of Attorney|Common Questions]]'''
**[[Common Questions on Powers of Attorney#Is a power of attorney made in one province okay in another?|Is a power of attorney made in one province okay in another? ]]{{·}} [[Common Questions on Powers of Attorney#If I prepared a power of attorney ten years ago, is it still good?|If I prepared a power of attorney ten years ago, is it still good?]]


*'''Introduction'''
*'''Resources'''
** [[What is a Power of Attorney|What is a power of attorney?]]
**[[Where to Get Help for Powers of Attorney| Where to Get Help]]{{·}} [[Glossary for Powers of Attorney| Glossary]]


*'''[[Attorney's Powers and Responsibilities| What are the attorney's powers and responsibilities]]
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*'''[[Enduring Power of Attorney|Enduring Power of Attorney]]
==Copyright & disclaimer==
**[[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|How do you make an Enduring Power of Attorney]]


*'''[[Frequently Asked Questions About Power of Attorney|Frequently Asked Questions]]'''
[[File:Creativecommonssmall.png|link=Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|alt=Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence]] ''Power of Attorney'' &copy; People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons [[Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International 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 Powers 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 authority to take care of your financial and legal affairs. It explains the types of power of attorney, who can be an attorney, their powers and responsibilities as attorney, and how to end such an arrangement.

Contents

Copyright & disclaimer

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence Power of Attorney © People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International 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.