— and therefore familiar with power of attorney situations — but she says she still underestimated what's involved. The laws that govern power of attorney (POA) vary depending on your province or territory, as does some of the terminology. An enduring power of attorney, on the other hand, is what's required for an ongoing situation such as Billy's. There are two types of enduring powers of attorney — an attorney for personal care, who makes decisions on your health care, and an attorney for property, for financial matters. Today, the couple's power of attorney documents account for every scenario, including each of them needing alternate attorneys should something else unexpected happen.
