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When you make a power of attorney, you can put '''limits''' on the power you give your attorney. For example, if you create a limited power of attorney giving your son only the power to deposit your pension cheques, then your son will have the legal power to do only that—deposit your pension cheques. | When you make a power of attorney, you can put '''limits''' on the power you give your attorney. For example, if you create a limited power of attorney giving your son only the power to deposit your pension cheques, then your son will have the legal power to do only that—deposit your pension cheques. | ||
A power of attorney does not give the attorney authority to make decisions about your health care or personal care. (There are other planning tools for dealing with health and personal care.) | A power of attorney does not give the attorney authority to make decisions about your health care or personal care. (There are [[Why Make a Power of Attorney|other planning tools]] for dealing with health and personal care.) | ||
The attorney is like your agent. He or she must act honestly, in good faith and in your best interests. Your attorney must not take a personal benefit from your property. | The attorney is like your agent. He or she must act honestly, in good faith and in your best interests. Your attorney must not take a personal benefit from your property. | ||
