Alberta Power of Attorney Forms
Alberta residents, appoint an agent to act for you when you are unable to by completing one of these fully editable Power of Attorney Forms.
Under the Alberta Powers of Attorney Act, you can name anyone you know and trust to act as your attorney (agent), so long as that person is 18 years of age or older. He or she does not have to be living in Alberta, but it may be more convenient for your attorney and for you if it's someone who lives within a reasonable distance, especially when it comes to things like banking or dealing with business operations.
Alberta Enduring Power of Attorney
Make your Enduring Power of Attorney with this template form for the Province of Alberta.
Why should I make a power of attorney?
The Enduring Power of Attorney ("EPA") allows you to name someone you trust to act as your attorney or agent, to manage your property and financial affairs if you are not able to do so. The attorney's authority would include real estate, bank accounts, investments, corporate shares, taxes, bill payment and collection.
What does "enduring power of attorney" mean?
The powers granted in this document are enduring, which means that they remain in effect until your death or until you revoke them. You can specify if the EPA will take effect immediately or only after a specified future event, such as if you become mentally incapable of making decisions for yourself.
Does this power of attorney include health care decisions?
No. This document DOES NOT give your attorney the authority to make health care or other medical decisions for you. You will need to make a Personal Directive for that purpose.
What is included in this form?
The Alberta Enduring Power of Attorney contains instructions on how the document must be signed and witnessed, as well as general notes on making a power of attorney in Alberta.
The package also includes two forms of Affidavit of Attestation for the witness. One is for witnessing the donor's signature and one is for witnessing someone else signing on behalf of the donor.
Format and Use of the Template
This Enduring Power of Attorney template is available in MS Word format and can be used by more than one person in your household. Pay once, use as often as needed.
This legal form template is only to be used by persons who are residents of the Province of Alberta, Canada.
Alberta Personal Directive Form
What would happen if you suddenly became unable to look after yourself? Make your wishes known ahead of time with this Personal Directive form for Alberta residents.
- In a Personal Directive (sometimes called an advance health care directive or a living will), you appoint someone you trust as your agent to make personal care decisions on your behalf if you have been determined to lack capacity to make those decisions for yourself.
- Using this form you can give your agent detailed instructions and set out your wishes regarding:
- health care,
- accommodation,
- persons you can live and associate with,
- participation in social activities,
- educational activities,
- employment activities,
- legal matters, and
- other non-financial personal matters.
- This Personal Directive is a free fillable PDF form from the Government of Alberta, Form OPG5521 rev. 2020-05.
Alberta Revocation of Power of Attorney
Cancel your Power of Attorney with this free Revocation of Power of Attorney form for Alberta residents.
- So long as you have mental capacity and can understand the impact of what you are doing, you have the right to cancel an existing Power of Attorney at any time, and revoke the powers you gave to your agent (attorney).
- You can use this Revocation form to cancel both general and enduring powers of attorney.
- Once you have signed the form, give a copy of it to the attorney.
- You should also give a copy to any banks, financial institutions, medical facilities, etc. that had a copy of your original Power of Attorney.
- The form should be signed in front of a witness, and includes an Affidavit of Attestation to be sworn by the witness.
- This is a free downloadable legal form intended for use in the Province of Alberta, Canada.
