In short
A distinction between organizing a reference and creating legal authority.
Why households record it
A household may record the document type, named person, supporting reference, and last review date. The document and applicable law determine what authority exists.
Key points
- Financial and health care roles are different concepts.
- Keep the supporting reference safe and review it when circumstances change.
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