Newfoundland Powers of Attorney
Prepare for the unexpected with a Power of Attorney form for residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. Downloadable, customizable, easy to understand.
You may not always be able to look after your own affairs. Sometimes it's because you are away on business or vacation, and sometimes it's because of mobility issues, or because you do not have mental capacity to make decisions for yourself.
Whatever the reason, you can plan for any of these eventualities by making a Power of Attorney and naming someone you know and trust to handle your affairs for you when you are unable to do so.
The Enduring Powers of Attorney Act establishes what the requirements are for a valid power of attorney in Newfoundland and Labrador, and what the attorney's duties and legal obligations are with respect to exercising the authority given to him or her under an enduring power of attorney.
Newfoundland Enduring Power of Attorney
Appoint an attorney (agent) to handle your financial affairs with this Enduring Power of Attorney form for residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- It's important to have a Power of Attorney in case you are unable to look after your own affairs for any reason, whether due to illness, accident, or absence.
- The person you appoint as your attorney will have the power and authority to handle your money, assets and property.
- The Power of Attorney does NOT grant your attorney the authority to make medical decisions for you. For that, you will need to use an Advance Health Care Directive.
- The form includes an Affidavit of Execution for the witness, and notes and instructions to help you understand and complete your Power of Attorney.
- This Enduring Power of Attorney form is downloadable and easy to use.
Newfoundland Revocation of Power of Attorney
Use this free Revocation of Power of Attorney form to cancel an existing Power of Attorney in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- This form allows you to revoke the powers you gave to your agent in the original Power of Attorney.
- The form should be signed in front of a witness, and includes an Affidavit of Attestation to be sworn by the witness.
- This free form is provided in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.