A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document through which an individual (the “grantor” or “principal”) authorizes another person (the “attorney” or “agent”) to act on their behalf. In Ontario, the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 30 (“Substitute Decisions Act, 1992”) governs the creation and operation of Powers of Attorney. One can...Read More
