Power of Attorney

A power of attorney authorizes another person to act on your behalf for certain tasks, such as banking, signing a sale or managing a property.

It is useful when you are absent or need help with administration. Unlike a protection mandate, it generally ends if you become incapacitated, so it should not replace one. A notary can draft powers that are clear and limited to what you need.

• Define the tasks the mandatary can perform
• Set a duration
• Add conditions or limits
• Keep a copy, and cancel it when it is no longer needed