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An enduring power of attorney may be limited to dealing with specific matters, such as managing a specific bank account. It may also be limited to a specific time period.
==Requirements for an enduring power of attorney== ===You must have the capacity to make an enduring power of attorney===
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Someone who doesn’t have the legal capacity to make an enduring power of attorney may still be able to make a representation agreement. A person can make a “section 7 representation agreement” even if they cannot manage their routine financial affairs or look after their daily needs. This makes a section 7 representation agreement a very useful “last resort’’ document when someone has not made any planning documents and they are starting to lose their capacity.
===Who you can name as your attorney===
Most people making an enduring power of attorney name a spouse, family member or friend as their attorney.
These restrictions do not apply if the person providing the care is your child, parent or spouse.
==An = Is an enduring power of attorney usually takes effect immediatelymade in one province okay in another? ===
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An ==Making an enduring power of attorney can also take effect at a specified time you name in the document, such as when you become incapacitated. This is known as a springing power of attorney.==
=== Should you see a notary public or lawyer? ===
It is a good idea to go to a lawyer or notary public to make an enduring power of attorney. An enduring power of attorney is a very powerful legal document. A lawyer or notary can help you understand its risks and benefits. They can also suggest ways you can create your enduring power of attorney so that it will be both safe and effective. As well, they can help you understand what your attorney can and cannot do. For example, a lawyer or notary can help you with rules about the gifts, loans and donations an attorney can make on your behalf.
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An enduring power of attorney can also take effect at a specified time you name in the document, such as when you become incapacitated. This is known as a springing power of attorney.
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