Preparing and Updating Powers of Attorney (POA) including Living Wills
These important documents ensure someone can manage your financial affairs or make personal care decisions for you when necessary. We recommend financial POAs for everyone over 18 and personal care POAs for everyone over 16.
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“Be prepared and save money: Sign a Power of Attorney for Property”
By Donna Neff and Natalie Sanna
Publication: Parent-Child Guide Book, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville
Volume 15 Number 3 Summer 2014