Introduction to Managing Someone Else's Money

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This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by Kevin Smith in November 2017.

Managing Someone Else's Money
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Introduction You've Been Appointed as an Attorney Power of Attorney Q&As Four Key Duties of a Fiduciary More Things to Know Keeping the Adult Safe Your Attorney Toolkit Where to Get Help Glossary ‎
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Introduction	Copyright & disclaimer · Contributors & acknowledgements · About

Appointed as an Attorney	A scenario · What is a fiduciary? · Before you start

Power of Attorney Q&As	What is a power of attorney? · What is the attorney's authority? · Can the adult still manage her own affairs? · Can a power of attorney be changed or revoked? · What if you're concerned about fraud or abuse? · When do your responsibilities as attorney end? · What if you can no longer serve as attorney?

Four Key Duties of a Fiduciary	Duty 1. Act honestly, in good faith & in the adult's interests · Duty 2. Manage the adult's money & property carefully · Duty 3. Act within the authority you are given and within the law · Duty 4. Keep good records

More Things to Know	If others are involved in making decisions · Avoiding problems with family or friends · Working with professionals

Keeping the Adult Safe	Watch out for financial exploitation · Look for these signs · Be on guard for consumer scams

Your Attorney Toolkit	New attorney checklist · Inventory · Budget · Filing system · Financial management software

Where to Get Help	Local & provincial agencies · For legal help · For accounting and financial help

More	Glossary · About People's Law School

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