Authority comes from the document and law
Do not assume every power of attorney grants the same powers.
Financial and personal-care roles may differ
Ontario, for example, distinguishes a continuing power of attorney for property from a power of attorney for personal care.
Capacity and timing matter
Rules about when authority begins, continues or ends are jurisdiction-specific.
Use current local forms and advice
Government forms and independent legal advice can reduce the risk of relying on an outdated template or the wrong jurisdiction.
This page provides general educational information. For a real agreement, dispute, court filing, estate matter, debt problem or authorization document, check the current rules that apply where you live and obtain qualified advice when the consequences are significant.