Free Northern Ireland Power of Attorney

I. Appointment of Attorney

I, [Your Name], residing at [Your Address], hereby appoint [Agent's Name], residing at [Agent's Address], as my attorney to act on my behalf about the matters specified herein.

II. Grant of Authority

I grant my attorney the power to act on my behalf and make decisions regarding the following matters:

1. Financial Matters

   • Managing my bank accounts, including making deposits, withdrawals, and transfers.

   • Paying bills, taxes, and other financial obligations on my behalf.

   • Investing or selling assets on my behalf, including stocks, bonds, and real estate.

   • Accessing safe deposit boxes and managing contents.

   • Applying for government benefits or entitlements.

2. Property Matters

   • Buying, selling, or leasing real estate property on my behalf.

   • Managing rental properties, including collecting rent and handling maintenance issues.

   • Signing contracts related to property transactions.

   • Making decisions and renovations or improvements to the property.

3. Healthcare Matters

   • Making details about medical treatment options and procedures.

   • Consulting with healthcare providers and consenting to or refusing medical treatments.

   • Accessing my medical records and communicating with healthcare professionals.

   • Making decisions about long-term care facilities or arrangements.

4. Legal Matters

   • Initiating or defending legal actions on my behalf.

   • Signing legal documents, contracts, or agreements.

   • Representing me in legal proceedings or negotiations.

   • Accessing and managing my legal documents and records.

5. Personal Matters

   • Making decisions about my welfare and lifestyle, including diet, dress, and recreation.

   • Arranging for personal care services or assistance as needed.

   • Making decisions about my residence, including moving to a different location if necessary.

   • Communicating with family members, friends, and caregivers on my behalf.

III. Scope and Limitations

My attorney's authority shall include the powers specified above, and any limitations on their authority are as follows:

1. Financial Matters

   • The attorney is authorized to manage my bank accounts and financial affairs within the parameters of prudent financial management practices.

   • The attorney must not engage in speculative investments or high-risk financial transactions without prior consultation with a financial advisor or family member.

2. Property Matters

   • The attorney may only buy or sell real estate property on my behalf with the approval of a family member or a solicitor.

   • The attorney must maintain accurate records of property transactions and provide regular updates to me or my designated representative.

3. Healthcare Matters

   • The attorney is empowered to make decisions about medical treatment options, but must always prioritize my best interests and consult with healthcare professionals when making significant medical decisions.

   • The attorney must not consent to any experimental or invasive medical procedures without obtaining a second medical opinion unless urgent medical circumstances dictate otherwise.

4. Legal Matters

   • The attorney may only initiate or defend legal actions on my behalf with the prior approval of a solicitor or a trusted family member.

   • The attorney must keep me informed of any legal proceedings or negotiations and seek my input when making decisions that may have significant legal implications.

5. Personal Matters

   • The attorney is authorized to make decisions about my welfare and lifestyle, but must always respect my preferences and wishes.

   • The attorney must consult with me or my designated representative before making any major decisions about my residence or personal care arrangements.

IV. Duration

1. Durable Power of Attorney

   • This Power of Attorney shall remain in effect even if I become incapacitated or unable to make decisions for myself.

   • It will continue until revoked by me or upon my death.

2. Limited Duration Power of Attorney

   • This Power of Attorney is valid for a specified period or until a particular event occurs, as follows:

     • This Power of Attorney is valid for two years from the date of execution.

     • This Power of Attorney shall terminate upon my recovery from a specific medical condition.

3. Limited Scope Power of Attorney

   • This Power of Attorney grants authority only for specific matters or within defined limitations, as outlined in the document.

   • The attorney's authority is restricted to the powers explicitly stated herein, and no additional powers are granted beyond those specified.

4. Revocation

   • Regardless of the duration or scope specified above, I reserve the right to revoke this Power of Attorney at any time by providing written notice to my attorney. Any such revocation shall be effective upon receipt by my attorney.

V. Signatures

I have signed this Power of Attorney on [Date], in the presence of the following witnesses:

Principal:

[Your Name]

Agent:

[Agent's Name]

WITNESS ACKNOWLEDGMENT

We, [Witness 1 Name], residing at [Witness 1 Address], [Witness 2 Name], residing at [Witness 2 Address] in the Province of [Province/Territory], Canada, hereby acknowledge that [Your Name] has signed and executed this Power of Attorney in my presence on [Date].

[Witness 1 Name]

[Date]

[Witness 2 Name]

[Date]

NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT

On this Date, before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared [Your Name], known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.

Witness my hand and official seal.

[Notary Public's Name]

My Commission Expires:            

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