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1. lutheransforlife.org › article › the-basics-onThe Basics on Advance Directives: Thy Will Be Done

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   Dec 12, 2016 · An advance directive is a document in which a person provides direction for future healthcare decisions should that person become unable to do so. There are two basic types of advance directives—the living will and the durable power of attorney for health care. We never used to have living wills. Where did this idea come from?

2. www.canadianlawyermag.com › practice-areas › trustsWhat the law says about powers of attorney and wills

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   Jan 24, 2024 · A power of attorney is a legal document where a person appoints another person to manage their financial matters or medical care. It takes effect when the maker loses the mental capacity to decide for themselves (e.g. coma, mental illnesses where capacity is impaired).

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

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   A power of attorney is a legal document that you sign to give one person, or more than one person, the authority to manage your money and property on your behalf. In most of Canada, the person you appoint is called an “attorney.” That person does not need to be a lawyer.

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5. wardlegal.ca › 2020 › 08ANSWERS TO YOUR TOP 20 QUESTIONS ABOUT POWERS OF ATTORNEY ...

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   • What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives someone else the right to make decisions on your behalf.
   • Are there different kinds of Power of Attorney? Yes. In Ontario there are three kinds of Power of Attorney: A Continuing Power of Attorney for Property (CPOA) covers your financial affairs and allows the person you name to make decisions for you even if you become mentally incapable.
   • Does the law require everyone to have a Power of Attorney? No. Making a Power of Attorney is voluntary. No one can be forced to make one.
   • What does the term “attorney” mean? The term “attorney” refers to the person or persons you have chosen to act on your behalf. The person does not have to be a lawyer.

6. www.mdplaw.ca › power-of-attorneyPowers of Attorney Explained - mdplaw.ca

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   A power of attorney does not refer to the individual himself or herself, but rather to the legal authority contained in a document that confers the power to make decisions regarding your financial affairs to another.

7. www.willfinity.ca › guides › an-overview-of-power-ofCanadian Power of Attorney Guide: Roles, Challenges & FAQs

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   A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that authorizes someone to act on another's behalf in specific areas, such as finances or healthcare. A Living Will, on the other hand, is a directive that outlines an individual's wishes concerning medical treatments should they become incapacitated.

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   What is a power of attorney?

   • A power of attorney does not refer to the individual himself or herself, but rather to the legal authority contained in a document that confers the power to make decisions regarding your financial affairs to another. It is important to note that this power does not include the ability to make health or medical decisions for you.

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   Do I need a power of attorney for personal care?

   • No. A Power of Attorney is a legal document in which you name a specific person to make decisions on your behalf. You can, however, write your treatment wishes (an “advance directive”) as part of your Power of Attorney for Personal Care so that you can be sure your attorney is aware of them.

   ANSWERS TO YOUR TOP 20 QUESTIONS ABOUT POWERS OF ATTORNE…

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   What is a power of attorney & will in Canada?

   • Powers of attorney and wills are legal documents that set out a person’s wishes and preferences about their health and property. These documents become legally binding when executed according to Canadian laws. Certain requirements must be followed, such as its form and the capacity of the person executing it.

   What the law says about powers of attorney and wills

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   What are powers of attorney documents?

   • Depending on where you live, these documents may be called powers of attorney, personal or health directives, representation agreements, or mandates. These documents are not the same as powers of attorney for finances and property. It is important to be clear about what type of document you are signing.

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

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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.

   What the law says about powers of attorney and wills

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   What is the difference between a power of attorney and a living will?

   • A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that authorizes someone to act on another's behalf in specific areas, such as finances or healthcare. A Living Will, on the other hand, is a directive that outlines an individual's wishes concerning medical treatments should they become incapacitated.

   Canadian Power of Attorney Guide: Roles, Challenges & FAQs

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9. www2.gov.bc.ca › powersofattorney_bc_web_finalWhat every older Canadian should know about POWERS OF ... - Gov

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   According to B.C.’s Power of Attorney Act, you can ask an individual (e.g., spouse, close friend, family member or anyone you trust), the Public Guardian and Trustee, a respected professional (e.g., lawyer, notary or accountant), or a trust company or other authorized financial institution to be your attorney.