Power of attorney form template Quebec
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Power of Attorney Form
Mandator: [First and last name], born on [date], [address], [phone].
Mandatary: [First and last name], [address], [phone].
Type of mandate
☐ Specific: for the following act only: [describe].
☐ General: to manage my property and affairs (acts of simple administration).
Powers expressly conferred
☐ banking transactions at [institution] ☐ sign contracts for [___] ☐ sell or purchase [___] ☐ receive mail and documents ☐ represent me before [government agency] ☐ other: [___]
Duration
From [date] to [date] [/ until revoked in writing].
Substitution
The Mandatary [may / may not] appoint a substitute.
Signed in [city], on [date].
Mandator: ____________ Mandatary (acceptance): ____________ Witness: ____________
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Drafting notes
- A mandate may be express or tacit, but written form avoids disputes (art. 2132 C.C.Q.).
- The mandator may revoke the mandate at any time; they must notify third parties to avoid being bound (arts. 2176 and 2181 C.C.Q.).
- This form does not replace a protection mandate in case of incapacity.
How to use this template
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- Adapt it to your situation: your contact information, the recipient’s, the facts, dates and amounts.
- Send it and keep a dated copy.
About the author
Sonia Pin Legal counsel, business law
Sonia Pin is a legal professional specializing in business law and commercial litigation. She drafts and updates the contract and letter templates published on Avocat Montréal, with a focus on Quebec civil law (Civil Code of Québec) and the practical requirements of the courts and administrative tribunals.
