{"id":7061,"date":"2021-12-08T06:39:15","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T11:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/royal-trust\/resource-centre\/power-of-attorney-resources\/"},"modified":"2025-06-11T11:02:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T15:02:41","slug":"resource-centre-power-of-attorney-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/royal-trust\/resource-centre\/power-of-attorney-resources","title":{"rendered":"Power of attorney resources \u2013 RBC Royal Trust"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block rbc-hero-wm rbc-hero-has-image-bleed rbc-hero-overlap rbc-hero-overlap-mobile rbc-hero-84x6rid0b hide-mobile-energy-lines\" data-location_id=\"Power of attorney resources\"><style>\n\t\t.rbc-hero-84x6rid0b.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient::before {\n\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient(90deg, #023169 20%, rgba(94, 120, 131, 0) 60%);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.rbc-hero-84x6rid0b.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bleed::before {\n\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient(90deg, #023169 20%, rgba(94, 120, 131, 0) 60%);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.rbc-hero-84x6rid0b.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bottom::before {\n\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient(180deg, #023169 20%, rgba(94, 120, 131, 0) 60%);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.rbc-hero-84x6rid0b .rbc-hero-energy-lines.rbc-hero-energy-lines-left {\n\t\t\ttransform: scaleX(-1);\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t@media (max-width: 991px) {\n\t\t\t.rbc-hero-84x6rid0b.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient::before,\n\t\t\t.rbc-hero-84x6rid0b.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bottom::before,\n\t\t\t.rbc-hero-84x6rid0b.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bleed::before {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: none;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.rbc-hero-84x6rid0b.rbc-hero-has-image-full.hide-mobile-energy-lines .rbc-hero-energy-lines {\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block.rbc-hero-84x6rid0b.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient .rbc-hero-img-wrap::after {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient( 0deg, #023169 0%, rgba(94, 120, 131, 0) 25% );\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block.rbc-hero-84x6rid0b.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bottom .rbc-hero-img-wrap::before,\n            .wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block.rbc-hero-84x6rid0b.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient.rbc-hero-has-image-bottom .container .rbc-hero-img-wrap::before {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: linear-gradient( 180deg, #023169 0%, rgba( 94, 120, 131, 0 ) 25% );\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.wp-block-rbcwm-hero-block.rbc-hero-84x6rid0b.is-style-rbc-hero-gradient .rbc-hero-card {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: #023169;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t<\/style><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row no-gutters\"><div class=\"col-lg-7 rbc-hero-card-content\"><div class=\"rbc-card rbc-hero-card rbc-hero has-content\"><div class=\"rbc-card-wrap\"><div class=\"rbc-card-body\"><div class=\"rbc-hero-body-content\"><h1 class=\"rbc-hero-title\"><span>Power of attorney resources<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"is-style-hero-subtitle\">Acting as an attorney is a huge responsibility, requiring many different tasks. Our resources can help guide you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rbc-hero-img-wrap col-lg-5 order-2 order-lg-1\"><div class=\"rbc-hero-img bleed-img-right  rbc-hero-img-desktop-center-center rbc-hero-img-mobile-center-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/08\/multi-gen-family-talking-on-patio-3210x2140-closer.jpg?w=1600)\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-rbc-block rbc-block rbc-block-grey has-block-grey-background-color has-background\" data-location_id=\"Our businesses - Article text cards\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n<header class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-block-header row rbc-block-header\"><div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading rbc-block-header-title col-lg-12\" id=\"h-acting-as-power-of-attorney\">Acting as power of attorney<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-block-header-description rbc-block-header-description\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row blockId-8f1e2d31-6c19-4937-a048-c08b6c85e9f5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-column col-lg-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-media-card-columns wrap\"><div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-media-card rbc-card-col-my rbc-media-card-col col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-12\"><div class=\"rbc-card rbc-media-card rbc-card-hover rbc-media-card-stacked-vertical \" data-observe=\"{&quot;add&quot;:&quot;ani-card-up&quot;,&quot;remove&quot;:&quot;ani-card-up-from&quot;}\"><div class=\"rbc-card-wrap\"><div class=\"rbc-card-body \"><h3 class=\"rbc-media-card-title rbc-media-card-title-wrap h4\"><span class=\"rbc-media-card-title-link\"><span>Reference guide for acting as an attorney under a power of attorney<\/span><\/span><\/h3><p class=\"rbc-media-card-text\">Download this free guide, which provides information about the duties of being an attorney and how you can get help with those duties.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/royal-trust\/power-of-attorney\" class=\"rbc-media-card-footer-link align-self-end link-icon rbc-card-link-full\"><span aria-label=\"Get free guide\" class=\"rbc-media-card-cta-link\">Get free guide<div class=\"rbc-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role-img-alt=\"angle-right\" class=\"rbc-icon-img fal fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-media-card rbc-card-col-my rbc-media-card-col col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-12\"><div class=\"rbc-card rbc-media-card rbc-card-hover rbc-media-card-stacked-vertical \" data-observe=\"{&quot;add&quot;:&quot;ani-card-up&quot;,&quot;remove&quot;:&quot;ani-card-up-from&quot;}\"><div class=\"rbc-card-wrap\"><div class=\"rbc-card-body \"><h3 class=\"rbc-media-card-title rbc-media-card-title-wrap h4\"><span class=\"rbc-media-card-title-link\"><span>Attorney for property duties checklist<\/span><\/span><\/h3><p class=\"rbc-media-card-text\">Get a step-by-step summary of the range of tasks that may be required of you if you are appointed power of attorney.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/assets\/wp-content\/uploads\/documents\/royaltrust\/attorney-for-property-duties-checklist.pdf\" class=\"rbc-media-card-footer-link align-self-end link-icon rbc-card-link-full\"><span aria-label=\"Get checklist\" class=\"rbc-media-card-cta-link\">Get checklist<div class=\"rbc-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role-img-alt=\"angle-right\" class=\"rbc-icon-img fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-rbc-block rbc-block has-primary-background-color has-background has-link-color b-primary wp-elements-12ac1fc8de3e0ae8ceccb4ac0adc7e8a\" data-location_id=\"What is a power of attorney\/protection mandate? - Video\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-what-is-a-power-of-attorney-protection-mandate\">What is a power of attorney \/ protection mandate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">What happens if it becomes difficult or impossible for you to make your own decisions about your finances or personal care? Preparing a power of attorney (called a protection mandate in Quebec) can provide comfort and peace of mind to both you and your loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-columns container\"><style> .blockId-351757bc-fb03-471e-98d8-711385e439fc { mb-2 } <\/style><div class=\"row blockId-351757bc-fb03-471e-98d8-711385e439fc\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbcwm-column col-lg-6\">\t\t<!-- Start of Brightcove Player -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"display: block; position: relative; min-width: 0px; max-width: 640px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"padding-top: 56%; \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<video-js\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"5987532306001\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-video-id=\"5987532306001\" data-account=\"3187797751001\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-player=\"VBE5DE1mC\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-usage=\"cms:WordPress:6.9.4:2.8.8:javascript\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-embed=\"default\" class=\"video-js\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-application-id=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcontrols   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"width: 100%; height: 360px; 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Welcomed support given complex family dynamics<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rbc-media-card-col rbc-card-col-my col-lg-4 col-md-6\">\n\t<div class=\"rbc-card rbc-media-card rbc-card-hover rbc-media-card-stacked-vertical\">\n\t\t<div draggable=\"false\" class=\"rbc-card-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"rbc-card-body rbc-hero-img-background-position\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rbc-media-card-image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/08\/grandparents-grandson-storytime-thumb.jpeg?w=449');\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"rbc-media-card-title rbc-media-card-title-wrap\"><span class=\"rbc-media-card-title-link\"><span>The value of having a partner to look after the details<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"category rbc-media-card-category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcwealthmanagement.com\/en-ca\/royal-trust\/story\/the-value-of-having-a-partner-to-look-after-the-details\" class=\"rbc-media-card-footer-link align-self-end link-chev rbc-card-link-full\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"rbc-media-card-cta-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3 minute read\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rbc-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"rbc-icon-img fal fa-angle-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sr-only\">&#8211; 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