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Sample continuing power of attorney for property

Province of Ontario—For discussion only

I (Your name) of the (City or Town) of Ontario, appoint (name of who you wish to be attorney) of the (City or Town) Ontario, to be my attorney for property (my “attorney”).

(Substitution clause—this is optional) If my attorney cannot act, or declines to act, as my attorney, or resigns, or dies, or becomes incapable of managing property, or is removed by the court, I substitute *. (Note: a third party dealing with the substitute will have to be satisfied that the event occurred - you may have problem about who decides that your first attorney becomes incapable)

I authorize my attorney, on my behalf, to do anything that I can do, if capable of managing property, except make a will.

This power of attorney may be exercised during my incapacity. (If there are conditions, or if the power of attorney is to be restricted, change this clause.)

I authorize my attorney to take compensation as set out in the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992.

I revoke my previous powers of attorney. (Put this in if wanted)

Date:

Signing part

Signature and addresses of two witnesses

THIS IS A SAMPLE FORM. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU REVIEW THIS WITH YOUR LAWYER. THERE MAY BE IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS OR RESTRICTIONS WHICH SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED.