What to Know Before Agreeing to Be Someone’s Power of Attorney

What to Know Before Agreeing to Be Someone’s Power of Attorney
Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, a seniors’ advocacy organization, is seen in an undated handout photo. The Canadian Press/HO-CanAge
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Picture this. You’re having coffee with your favourite aunt when she casually mentions she'd like to appoint you as her power of attorney.

You’re caught off guard, but you love your aunt. So you say “of course” and the topic of conversation quickly returns to your aunt’s upcoming European cruise.