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Guardianship and continuing power of attorney

To get the best help for your situation, first answer the questions on the guide's start page.

  1. Guide's start page
  2. How to draw up a continuing power of attorney
  3. Instructions for attorneys with a continuing power of attorney
    1. When is it time to start using a continuing power of attorney?
    2. Starting to use the power of attorney
    3. Managing matters with a continuing power of attorney
    4. End of the continuing power of attorney
  4. When a loved one needs a guardian
  5. How to act as your child's guardian
  6. If I need a guardian
  7. Checklist

Instructions for attorneys with a continuing power of attorney

When is it time to start using a continuing power of attorney?

When can I start using the continuing power of attorney? What are the tasks of the attorney?

Starting to use the power of attorney

How is the continuing power of attorney confirmed? How can I manage the granter’s affairs when the power of attorney is not yet in effect?

Managing matters with a continuing power of attorney

Which matters can I manage with a continuing power of attorney? Do I receive a fee for serving as an attorney?

End of the continuing power of attorney

When does the continuing power of attorney end? What must the attorney do when the power of attorney ends?

Checklist