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Choosing your attorney is an important <span class="noglossary">decision</span>, and it's not always easy. Most people ask a trusted friend, a relative, or a lawyer to be their attorney. Key considerations include choosing someone you <span class="noglossary">trust</span>, who understands the responsibilities involved, and who ensures your needs — not theirs — come first. | Choosing your attorney is an important <span class="noglossary">decision</span>, and it's not always easy. Most people ask a trusted friend, a relative, or a lawyer to be their attorney. Key considerations include choosing someone you <span class="noglossary">trust</span>, who understands the responsibilities involved, and who ensures your needs — not theirs — come first. | ||
You can have one or two people <span class="noglossary">act</span> as your attorney. The people who <span class="noglossary">act</span> as your attorney can <span class="noglossary">act</span> together, or one or the other attorney can be named as an | You can have one or two people <span class="noglossary">act</span> as your attorney. The people who <span class="noglossary">act</span> as your attorney can <span class="noglossary">act</span> together, or one or the other attorney can be named as an alternate (a backup). This will help make sure your wishes are followed. | ||
====There are different types of power of attorney==== | ====There are different types of power of attorney==== | ||
