Inventory of Reforms

Enduring Powers of Attorney

Year:
2008

Description:
A power of attorney is an instrument under which a person (the donor) confers upon another person the power to manage the donor’s property and financial affairs. An enduring power of attorney (EPA) continues in effect during, or comes into effect on, the subsequent mental incompetence of the donor. The WCLRA report makes several recommendations for legislative reform in the four western provinces to increase consistency in respect of EPAs and to facilitate the recognition of EPAs among the provinces.

Status:
Ongoing

Jurisdiction:
Manitoba

Publications:
Canadian Law Reform Commission: Enduring Powers of Attorney
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Power of Attorney – Government of Manitoba

Revision History:
This summary was last reviewed in Aug 20, 2013