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== What = Why you should consider an enduring power of attorney allows you to do ===[[File:PowerofattorneytwowomenNone of us know when illness or accident or cognitive impairment will strike.png|thumb|275px|right| link=| <span style="font-size:50%;">Image via wwwYou may one day be in a position where you’re unable to handle your own financial affairs.shutterstock.com</span>]]With an enduring power of attorneyIn that case, you can name someone of your choice may need to step in to make financial and legal decisions continue managing them for you in case you . Even day-to-day decisions about money can become mentally incapable because of age, accident or illnessdifficult. An enduring power of attorney does not stop you from managing It’s wise to consider in advance who you’d like to handle your own affairs as long as financial decisions — big and small — for you are capable of making your own decisions.
{{PLSStorybox| image =[[File:Power_of_Attorney_-_Patrice.png |link=]]| text =Why is “Last year, I found my husband Dave lying on the kitchen floor. He’d had a stroke. It was so sudden. Dave was smart with our money. A lot of it important was tied up in investments — in his name. I was shocked that the bank wouldn’t let me access his money. After all, I need the money to help to care ''for him''. They said I didn’t have an enduring power of attorneyauthority — I’m his wife — isn’t that enough? ===” <br/>– Patrice, Surrey}}
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===You must have the capacity A notary public or lawyer can help ===It’s a good idea to ask a lawyer or notary public to make an help you prepare your enduring power of attorney===. You can talk with them about what an attorney can do. They can also help you with rules about the gifts, loans, and donations an attorney can make on your behalf.
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===Who you can name as your Signing the enduring power of attorney==='''You must sign''' and date the enduring power of attorney and have the signing witnessed by two witnesses. The witnesses must also sign and date the power of attorney in front of you.
===An When an enduring power of attorney usually takes effect immediatelycan be used ===Enduring powers of attorney usually give the attorney authority to start acting right away. But you can continue to manage your financial and legal affairs as long as you are capable. You may want your attorney to help you with complicated matters only — or not at all. It’s your choice. You can tell your attorney you only want them to start acting when you really need help.
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