Lawyer Samuel Michaels explains what "power of attorney" is. We go through an example of a power of attorney document. This video is Part 1 of our series on Power of Attorney for Property.

Note: You do not have to name a lawyer to be your power of attorney. You can name someone you trust, eg. a relative.
Watch part 2:    • Power of Attorney: Part 2 More on Pow...  

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
2:20 General vs Continuing Power of Attorney
4:53 Appointing attorneys
7:37 Conditions/restrictions clause
9:58 Compensation clause
10:56 Witness requirements
13:35 Affidavit of Execution
15:00 Commissioning of affidavits

More information
LINKS
You can get the Ontario Government's guide and form to complete your own Power of Attorney here:
https://www.publications.gov.on.ca/30...

Information about commissioners from Law Society of Ontario
https://lso.ca/getdoc/496f9bb2a2334...

Remote Commissioning:
https://lso.ca/lawyers/practicesuppo...

What is a notary public?
https://lso.ca/lawyers/practicesuppo...

How to find a notary public or Commissioner in Ontario
https://www.ontario.ca/page/findnota...

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