Planned Giving and Trust Services
1. What is a Power of Attorney?
7. Does my Attorney for Personal Care receive compensation?
6. When does the Power of Attorney for Personal Care come into effect?
5. Tell me more about the Power of Attorney for Personal Care.
4. What does "mental incapacity" mean?
3. Why do I need a Power of Attorney?
2. Is there more than one type of Power of Attorney?
13. Can the Attorney under a Power of Attorney for Management of Property write a new Will for me while I am incapacitated?
12. Is the Attorney appointed under a Power of Attorney for Management of Property entitled to compensation?
11. What is the requisite mental capability for the person giving a Power of Attorney for Management of Property?
10. OK, now what about the Power of Attorney for Management of Property?
9. My mother is now confined to bed. Can she sign a Power of Attorney for Personal Care?
8. Is a Living Will the same as a Power of Attorney for Personal Care?
16. How long will it take for Planned Giving and Trust Services Department of the Ontario Conference to prepare my Powers of Attorney?
15. When does the Power of Attorney for Management of Property take effect?
14. Is it possible for the Attorney under a Power of Attorney for Management of Property to take all my money and property and use it for himself?
This information has been prepared on the basis of the law in force and the author's understanding of the administrative practices of government at the time of preparation. The analysis and comments contained herein represent the opinions of the author and should in no way be construed as representing the official policy of the government. The law and administrative practices are subject to ongoing scrutiny and change.