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== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
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*'''[[Introduction to Power of Attorney|Introduction]]''' | *'''[[Introduction to Power of Attorney|Introduction]]''' | ||
*'''[[Preparing a Power of Attorney]]''' | *'''[[Preparing a Power of Attorney]]''' | ||
**[[Preparing a Power of Attorney#Why you should consider a power of attorney|Why | **[[Preparing a Power of Attorney#Why you should consider a power of attorney|Why consider a power of attorney]]{{·}} [[Preparing a Power of Attorney#You need to be “mentally capable” to sign a power of attorney|You need to be “mentally capable” to sign a power of attorney]]{{·}} [[Preparing a Power of Attorney#Choosing your attorney|Choosing your attorney]]{{·}} [[Preparing a Power of Attorney#The attorney’s powers and responsibilities|The attorney’s powers and responsibilities]]{{·}} [[Preparing a Power of Attorney#Preparing the power of attorney|Preparing the power of attorney]] | ||
*'''[[Enduring Power of Attorney]]''' | *'''[[Enduring Power of Attorney]]''' | ||
**[[Enduring Power of Attorney#Preparing an enduring power of attorney|Preparing an enduring power of attorney]] | **[[Enduring Power of Attorney#Why you should consider an enduring power of attorney|Why consider an enduring power of attorney]]{{·}} [[Enduring Power of Attorney#Preparing an enduring power of attorney|Preparing an enduring power of attorney]] | ||
*'''[[Ending a Power of Attorney]]''' | *'''[[Ending a Power of Attorney]]''' | ||
**[[Ending a Power of Attorney#You can cancel your power of attorney|You can cancel your power of attorney]]{{·}}[[Ending a Power of Attorney#Your attorney can quit|Your attorney can quit]]{{·}}[[Ending a Power of Attorney#A new power of attorney doesn’t automatically cancel the old one|A new power of attorney doesn’t automatically cancel the old one]]{{·}}[[Ending a Power of Attorney#If someone misuses your power of attorney|If someone misuses your power of attorney]] | **[[Ending a Power of Attorney#You can cancel your power of attorney|You can cancel your power of attorney]]{{·}} [[Ending a Power of Attorney#Your attorney can quit|Your attorney can quit]]{{·}}[[Ending a Power of Attorney#A new power of attorney doesn’t automatically cancel the old one|A new power of attorney doesn’t automatically cancel the old one]]{{·}} [[Ending a Power of Attorney#If someone misuses your power of attorney|If someone misuses your power of attorney]] | ||
*'''[[Common Questions on Powers of Attorney|Common Questions]]''' | *'''[[Common Questions on Powers of Attorney|Common Questions]]''' | ||
**[[Common Questions on Powers of Attorney#Is a power of attorney made in one province okay in another?|Is a power of attorney made in one province okay in another? ]]{{·}}[[Common Questions on Powers of Attorney#If I prepared a power of attorney ten years ago, is it still good?|If I prepared a power of attorney ten years ago, is it still good?]] | **[[Common Questions on Powers of Attorney#Is a power of attorney made in one province okay in another?|Is a power of attorney made in one province okay in another? ]]{{·}} [[Common Questions on Powers of Attorney#If I prepared a power of attorney ten years ago, is it still good?|If I prepared a power of attorney ten years ago, is it still good?]] | ||
*'''Resources''' | *'''Resources''' | ||
**[[Where to Get Help for | **[[Where to Get Help for Powers of Attorney| Where to Get Help]]{{·}} [[Glossary for Powers of Attorney| Glossary]] | ||
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==Copyright & disclaimer== | ==Copyright & disclaimer== | ||
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[[File:Creativecommonssmall.png|link=Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|alt=Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence]] ''Power of Attorney'' © People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons [[Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence]]. | [[File:Creativecommonssmall.png|link=Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|alt=Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence]] ''Power of Attorney'' © People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons [[Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence]]. | ||
At People's Law School, we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This resource explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia. It is not intended as legal advice. For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "[[Where to Get Help for | At People's Law School, we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This resource explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia. It is not intended as legal advice. For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "[[Where to Get Help for Powers of Attorney|Where to Get Help]]" section. | ||
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Power of Attorney from People's Law School tells you how a power of attorney can be used to give someone the authority to take care of your financial and legal affairs. It explains the types of power of attorney, who can be an attorney, their powers and responsibilities as attorney, and how to end such an arrangement.
Contents
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Copyright & disclaimer
Power of Attorney © People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence.
At People's Law School, we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This resource explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia. It is not intended as legal advice. For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "Where to Get Help" section.
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About People's Law School
People's Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia providing free education and information on the legal problems of daily life.
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