Difference between revisions of "Substitute Decision Making for Adult Guardianship (15:IV)"

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Any adult can draft a POA.  However, it is advisable to consult a lawyer or notary prior to finalizing a POA.  Independent legal advice will help ensure the POA only grants an attorney the powers and authority that the adult wants to give.   
Any adult can draft a POA.  However, it is advisable to consult a lawyer or notary prior to finalizing a POA.  Independent legal advice will help ensure the POA only grants an attorney the powers and authority that the adult wants to give.   


An adult with capacity is free to choose to sign a POA or not.  It is important to be aware of situations where a person may be putting undue pressure (including physical, financial or emotional threats, manipulation or coercion) on the adult.  For more information, refer to the discussion of undue influence below in section VIII: Adult Abuse and Neglect in this chapter.  Also refer to the BCLI guide on Undue Influence, which is helpful for understanding the dynamics surrounding undue influence in relation to other legal documents like POAs.  The Guide can be found at  
An adult with capacity is free to choose to sign a POA or not.  It is important to be aware of situations where a person may be putting undue pressure (including physical, financial or emotional threats, manipulation or coercion) on the adult.  For more information, refer to the discussion of undue influence below in section '''VIII: Adult Abuse and Neglect''' in this chapter.  Also refer to the BCLI guide on Undue Influence, which is helpful for understanding the dynamics surrounding undue influence in relation to other legal documents like POAs.  The Guide can be found at  
http://www. lawsociety. bc. ca/docs/practice/resources/guide-wills. pdf.
http://www. lawsociety. bc. ca/docs/practice/resources/guide-wills. pdf.


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