You should consider making a Power of Attorney when you want to give someone legal authority to act on your behalf, especially if you may be unavailable or travelling.
In Trinidad and Tobago, a Power of Attorney can be used to handle legal, financial, or property matters, such as dealing with banks, government agencies, or land transactions. However, you can only create a Power of Attorney if you are mentally sound and capable of understanding the nature and effect of the document.
It’s a smart way to plan ahead and ensure that someone you trust can manage important matters if you’re unable to do so yourself.