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Guardianship and continuing power of attorney

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  1. Preliminary questions
  2. Take these steps
    1. Identifying the situation
    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
  3. Checklist

Take these steps

Identifying the situation

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

Starting to use the power of attorney

How is the continuing power of attorney validated? How can I manage the donor’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 a donee?

End of the continuing power of attorney

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

Checklist