A Power of Attorney for Property allows you to appoint someone to manage your financial affairs if you become incapable. The law does not automatically appoint your spouse or other relatives to make decisions about your property when you are incapable.

A Power of Attorney for Personal Care is a legal document that gives someone else the right to act on your behalf and make important decisions about your care if you are mentally incapable.  

Did you know only half of Canadians actually have a Will?  When you die without a Will, the law directs how your property is distributed.  Learn nine other important things to know about Wills in this post.