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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 ''not'' health care decisions. The person who gives the power of attorney to someone is called a ''donor''. | 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 ''<span class="noglossary">donor</span>''. | ||
:'''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. | ||