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→Why have a power of attorney?
There are many reasons people make a power of attorney. One reason is because they are physically unable to look after their affairs due to travel or injury.
{{Ombox| type = PLSStorybox| image = [[File:Headshot_-_Power_of_Attorney_-_Anita__Helga_-_2017-03-16.jpg |link=]]| style = width: {{{width|50%}}}; background:#ffffff; border:1px solid black; right| textstyle = font-size:100% | text = <div>"I want to spend the summer visiting my grandchildren in France. I'll be gone for several months, so I'd like to enable my niece to pay my bills while I'm away. I learned the best way to do that is to make a power of attorney." <br>- AnitaHelga, Victoria</div>Burnaby
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Another reason is in case they become '''mentally incapable''' due to illness, disease or accident. With an [[Enduring Power of Attorney|'''enduring power of attorney''']], you can appoint someone to act on your behalf for financial and legal affairs in case you become mentally incapable.
{{Ombox| type = PLSStorybox| image = [[File:Headshot_-_Power_of_Attorney_-_Helga__Anita_-_2017-03-16.jpg |link=]]| style = width: {{{width|50%}}}; background:#ffffff; border:1px solid black; right| textstyle = font-size:100% | text = <div>"My husband Franz had an accident at work. He is in hospital in a coma. We have a joint bank account, so I can pay the bills. But our car is in Franz’ name and the insurance is due. Franz can’t sign. I wish Franz had made an '''enduring power of attorney''' so I could use it to renew the insurance." <br>- HelgaAnita, Burnaby</div>Victoria
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