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Ordinary Power of Attorney - Template, Sample Form

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What is a Ordinary Power of Attorney?

A Ordinary Power of Attorney is a ready-to-use legal template for Canada. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Ordinary Power of Attorney cover?

The Ordinary Power of Attorney is organised into sections covering POWER OF ATTORNEY, APPOINTMENT, SUBSTITUTION, POWERS OF ATTORNEY, REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Alberta

APPOINTMENT

1. I, ________, currently of ________, in the Province of Alberta, appoint: ________, currently of ________, to act as my agent.


SUBSTITUTION

2. If the person I have appointed, cannot or will not be my agent because of refusal, resignation, death, mental incapacity, or removal by the court, I substitute: ________, currently of ________, to act as my agent with the same authority as the person he or she is replacing.


POWERS OF ATTORNEY

4. My agent has the authority to do anything on my behalf that I may lawfully do by an agent.


REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

5. My agent is required to prepare financial reports every: ________, starting the following period after the signing of this power of attorney: ________. These reports will be sent within thirty (30) days of the due date to:

________

at the following address:

________


EFFECTIVE DATE

6. This power of attorney comes into effect as of ________


TERMINATION

7. This power of attorney will cease to be in effect at midnight on ________.


COMPENSATION

8. I have requested of my agent and my agent has agreed to accept no compensation for any work done by my agent pursuant to this power of attorney.

9. My agent will be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses actually incurred by my agent in the exercise of the powers and authority granted under this power of attorney.


REVOCATION

10. I hereby revoke any previous power of attorney made by me.


GOVERNING LAW

11. This power of attorney will be governed exclusively in accordance with the laws of the province of Alberta.

________

Address:

Date:



WITNESS'S SIGNATURE


Witness 1


___________________________________

Name:

Address:

Date:


Witness 2


___________________________________

Name:

Address:

Date:

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