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====Limited power of attorney ==== | ====Limited power of attorney ==== | ||
In a ''limited power of attorney'', you say exactly what action your attorney can take, and put a time limit on when the power of attorney ends. | In a ''limited power of attorney'', you say exactly what <span class="noglossary">action</span> your attorney can take, and put a time limit on when the power of attorney ends. | ||
For example, suppose you are travelling in another country, and you need someone to go to the bank in person to move some funds. You can give your attorney permission to do this and set a time limit. For example, the attorney must move the funds within five days of the start of a new month. | For example, suppose you are travelling in another country, and you need someone to go to the bank in person to move some funds. You can give your attorney permission to do this and set a time limit. For example, the attorney must move the funds within five days of the start of a new month. | ||
A limited POA ends when the action is completed or when the time limit has passed. | A limited POA ends when the action is completed or when the time limit has passed. | ||
===If you have worries about your attorney === | ===If you have worries about your attorney === | ||