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[[File:Power of Attorney Collection cover image.jpg|thumb|275px|right|<span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.istock.com</span>]]''Power of Attorney Collection'' brings together two titles from People's Law School on powers of attorney:
* '''''[[Power of Attorney]]''''' tells you how a '''power of attorney''' can be used to give someone the legal power to take care of financial and legal matters for you. It explains the types of power of attorney, who can be an attorney, what powers and responsibilities the attorney has, and how to end a power of attorney.
* '''''[[Managing Someone Else's Money]]''''' is a guide for the '''attorney''' appointed under a power of attorney in British Columbia. It explains the attorney's duties and responsibilities, offers tips to avoid problems, and provides tools to stay organized.explains how to leave instructions in a '''will''' for what you want done with your property and obligations after you die. It describes what is involved in making a will, what to consider in appointing an '''executor''' (the person responsible for carrying out the instructions in the will), and what to do after making your will.* '''''[[A Death in Your Family]]''''' deals with what to do when a loved one dies. It covers preparing for the death of a loved one, what to do immediately after the death, making the funeral arrangements, and where to find support.* '''''[[Being an Executor]]''''' is for people who have been appointed as executor in a will. It covers the steps involved in dealing with an estate after a person dies, including the procedure to '''probate''' the will (a court procedure that confirms the will is legally valid).
The information in this collection '''applies in British Columbia, Canada''', and reflects the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8mhj Wills, Estates and Succession Act]'', which became law in 2014.
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== Copyright & Disclaimer==
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At [[People's Law School]], we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This publication explains in a general way the law that applies in '''British Columbia, Canada'''. '''It is not intended as legal advice.''' For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "Where to Get Help" sections.
== Acknowledgements==
===Reviewers===
The information in ''Wills and Estates Power of Attorney Collection'' has been reviewed for legal accuracy by: {{:Helen Low}}
{{:Kevin Smith}}
===Other Contributors===
This publication was made possible through the financial support of the Law Foundation of BC, the Notary Foundation of BC, the Department of Justice Canada, and the Province of British Columbia.