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   Jan 24, 2024 · 2. Power of attorney for financial matters: appointing someone to make decisions for a person’s financial, legal, and property matters in case they become mentally incapable; also called: continuing power of attorney for property (Ontario) enduring power of attorney (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick)

2. www.canada.ca › power-attorney-financialWhat every older Canadian should know about: Powers of ...

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   A general power of attorney can be “specific” or “limited”, which can give authority to your attorney for a limited task (e.g. sell a house) or give them authority for a specific period of time. The power of attorney can start as soon as you sign it, or it can start on a specific date that you write in the document.

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4. www.canlii.org › en › bcPower of Attorney Act, RSBC 1996, c 370 - CanLII

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   4 days ago · (2) If an enduring power of attorney that was validly made under section 8, before the repeal, on September 1, 2011, of that section by the Adult Guardianship and Planning Statutes Amendment Act, 2007, contains an authorization that is permitted under that section but would not otherwise be permitted under Part 2, the authorization continues to be valid.

5. www2.gov.bc.ca › assets › govENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY - Gov

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   ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY Made under Part 2 of the Power of Attorney Act. The use of this form is voluntary. Be advised that this form may not be appropriate for use by all persons, as it provides only one option of how an Enduring Power of Attorney may be made. In addition, it does not constitute legal advice.

6. www.publications.gov.on.ca › store › 20170501121Powers of Attorney - Ontario

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   Powers of attorney that were properly made under previous laws of Ontario remain legally valid. The forms for a Continuing Power of Attorney for Property and a Power of Attorney for Personal Care contained in this booklet were revised on March 29, 1996 in accordance with amendments to the . Substitute Decisions Act, 1992. Former versions of ...

7. lklaw.ca › blog › changes-to-enduring-powers-ofChanges to Enduring Powers of Attorney | Lindsay Kenney LLP

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   In addition, the new POAA now requires attorneys to keep and produce certain prescribed financial records, which are described in s. 2 of the Power of Attorney Regulation. The standard of care for an attorney acting under an EPOA is that of a “reasonably prudent person” (s. 19(1)(b)). The Power to make Gifts or Loans (s. 20 of the POAA)

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   Can a power of attorney be made under Part 2?

   • Made under Part 2 of the Power of Attorney Act. The use of this form is voluntary. Be advised that this form may not be appropriate for use by all persons, as it provides only one option of how an Enduring Power of Attorney may be made. In addition, it does not constitute legal advice.

   ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY - Gov

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   Does a power of attorney have to be a lawyer?

   • The person who is named as the attorney does not have to be a lawyer. The power of attorney is called “continuing” because it can be used after the person who gave it is no longer mentally capable to make the financial decisions themselves. Some people use the word “durable” which means the same as "continuing".

   Powers of Attorney - Ontario

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   Is a power of attorney valid in Ontario?

   • Powers of attorney that were properly made under previous laws of Ontario remain legally valid. The forms for a Continuing Power of Attorney for Property and a Power of Attorney for Personal Care contained in this booklet were revised on March 29, 1996 in accordance with amendments to the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992.

   Powers of Attorney - Ontario

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   Can a power of attorney be combined?

   • You can require that your attorneys make all decisions together (“jointly”), or to act together or separately, if one of them is unavailable (“jointly and severally”). You can also appoint alternate or successive attorneys. Having two or more attorneys could reduce potential fraudulent use of a power of attorney.

   What every older Canadian should know about: Powers of attorney (for

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   What laws apply to a power of attorney?

   • Anyone drafting a power of attorney or a will must know which laws apply to them since it may differ from every province or territory. Each province or territory has enacted their own Powers of Attorney Act. These laws define: For instance, British Columbia’s legislation would be its Power of Attorney Act.

   What the law says about powers of attorney and wills

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   What is a power of attorney for financial matters?

   • Power of attorney for financial matters: appointing someone to make decisions for a person’s financial, legal, and property matters in case they become mentally incapable; also called: These should be distinguished from a general power of attorney, which applies when the person is still mentally capable.

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9. ca.rbcwealthmanagement.com › documents › 345953Your Reference Guide for Acting as an Attorney under a Power ...

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   * In most jurisdictions across Canada, the person who sets up the Power of Attorney is known as the “donor” and the individual chosen to act on the donor’s behalf is called the “attorney.” ** Throughout this brochure, we will be using the terms “Power of Attorney for property” and “Power of Attorney for personal/health care.”