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You can limit your attorney’s powers by making a '''limited power of attorney''' only for a specific task. For example, you can give someone power of attorney to sell a particular piece of property or you can give them powers for a limited period of time. | You can limit your attorney’s powers by making a '''limited power of attorney''' only for a specific task. For example, you can give someone power of attorney to sell a particular piece of property or you can give them powers for a limited period of time. | ||
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| text = <div>"Prior to travelling outside the country, I made a limited power of attorney so that my niece can deposit my pension cheques and pay my bills. My niece only has access to my bank account, and only until I come home from my trip." | |||
- Anita, Victoria</div>}} | |||
=== What can you do to prevent misuse of your power of attorney? === | === What can you do to prevent misuse of your power of attorney? === | ||