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What is a Power of Attorney in Canada?

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This solution offers a description of the legal document known in Canada as a Power of Attorney. It also explains the authority give to the individual(s) named to act in this legal document.

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A Power of Attorney is a written legal document that must be dated and witnessed. It allows the individial(s) named in the document (called the Attorney(s)) to act on your behalf with respect to your financial affairs. Your Attorney(s) may only do this while you are still alive. The duties of the Attorney(s) may include depositing and/or ...

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