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An ordinary power of attorney (OPA) is a legal document in which you give your attorney the right to help you make decisions, or take decisions on your behalf. It can also be called a general power of attorney.
Unlike an LPA, an OPA can only be used if you have mental capacity. It is useful if it becomes temporarily difficult for you to manage your affairs, for example because you are:
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unwell
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recovering from an injury
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travelling abroad
You can limit your attorney’s powers under an OPA. For example, you can authorise them to deal only with your financial affairs. You can still make decisions for yourself if you want to.
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