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There are many reasons people make a power of attorney. One reason is because they are physically unable to look after their affairs due to travel or injury. | There are many reasons people make a power of attorney. One reason is because they are physically unable to look after their affairs due to travel or injury. | ||
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| tips = Anita is leaving the country to visit her grandchildren. She may be gone for a long time. She wants to give her niece the authority to pay her bills when she is away. Anita makes a power of attorney. | | tips = Anita is leaving the country to visit her grandchildren. She may be gone for a long time. She wants to give her niece the authority to pay her bills when she is away. Anita makes a power of attorney. | ||
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| tips = Franz had an accident at work. He is in hospital in a coma. Franz and his wife Helga have a joint bank account so Helga can pay the bills. However, their car is in Franz’ name and the insurance is due. Franz can’t sign. Helga wishes Franz had made an enduring power of attorney so she could use it to renew the insurance. | | tips = Franz had an accident at work. He is in hospital in a coma. Franz and his wife Helga have a joint bank account so Helga can pay the bills. However, their car is in Franz’ name and the insurance is due. Franz can’t sign. Helga wishes Franz had made an enduring power of attorney so she could use it to renew the insurance. | ||
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