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Attorney: A person legally appointed or empowered to act on behalf of another.

Committee: A person appointed by the court to make legal, financial and medical decisions for someone who is mentally incapable and cannot manage their own affairs.

Enduring power of attorney: A legal document that enables you to appoint another person to make financial and legal decisions for you in case you become mentally incapable. It can also be effective when you are capable.

Notarized: When a notary public or lawyer certify or attest to the validity of a signature on a document.

Notary public: A public official who is legally authorized to administer oaths, attest and certify certain documents.

Notice of Resignation: A signed and dated statement written by the attorney to resign as appointed attorney.

Notice of Revocation: A signed and dated statement given to your attorney indicating you are ending the authority granted to them under the power of attorney.

Power of attorney: A legal document that enables you to appoint another person to make financial and legal decisions for you.

Public Guardian and Trustee: Operates under provincial law to protect and provide support for financial and personal decision-making where there is no one else able to do so.

Representation agreement: A legal document to authorize someone to assist you or to act on your behalf for health care and personal care matters. It can also cover routine financial and legal matters.

This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by People's Law School, 2015.

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Preparing a Power of Attorney	Why consider a power of attorney · You need to be “mentally capable” to sign a power of attorney · Choosing your attorney · The attorney’s powers and responsibilities · Preparing the power of attorney

Enduring Power of Attorney	Why consider an enduring power of attorney · Preparing an enduring power of attorney

Ending a Power of Attorney	You can cancel your power of attorney · Your attorney can quit · A new power of attorney doesn’t automatically cancel the old one · If someone misuses your power of attorney

Common Questions	Is a power of attorney made in one province okay in another? · If I prepared a power of attorney ten years ago, is it still good?

Resources	Where to Get Help · Glossary

About	About Power of Attorney · More from People's Law School

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