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Introductory Text
Introductory
1.Title and commencement
2.Interpretation
Enduring powers of attorney
3.Enduring power of attorney to survive mental incapacity of donor
4.Characteristics of an enduring power
5.Scope of authority etc. of attorney under enduring power
Action on actual or impending incapacity of donor
6.Duties of attorney in event of actual or impending incapacity of donor
7.Functions of court prior to registration
8.Functions of court on application for registration
Legal position after registration
9.Effect and proof of registration, etc.
10.Functions of court with respect to registered power
Protection of attorney and third parties
11.Protection of attorney and third persons where power invalid or revoked
Supplementary
12.Application of Mental Health Order provisions
13.Application to joint and joint and several attorneys
14.Power to modify pre-registration requirements in certain cases
Signature
SCHEDULES:
Schedule 1
Notification prior to registration.
Schedule 2
Further protection of attorney and third persons.
Schedule 3
Joint and joint and several attorneys.
Explanatory Note