The Enduring Powers of Attorney (Northern Ireland) Order 1987

1. Introductory Text

2. Introductory

   1. 1. Title and commencement

   2. 2. Interpretation

3. Enduring powers of attorney

   1. 3. Enduring power of attorney to survive mental incapacity of donor

   2. 4. Characteristics of an enduring power

   3. 5. Scope of authority etc. of attorney under enduring power

4. Action on actual or impending incapacity of donor

   1. 6. Duties of attorney in event of actual or impending incapacity of donor

   2. 7. Functions of court prior to registration

   3. 8. Functions of court on application for registration

5. Legal position after registration

   1. 9. Effect and proof of registration, etc.

   2. 10. Functions of court with respect to registered power

6. Protection of attorney and third parties

   1. 11. Protection of attorney and third persons where power invalid or revoked

7. Supplementary

   1. 12. Application of Mental Health Order provisions

   2. 13. Application to joint and joint and several attorneys

   3. 14. Power to modify pre-registration requirements in certain cases

8. Signature

9. SCHEDULES:

   1. Schedule 1

      Notification prior to registration.

   2. Schedule 2

      Further protection of attorney and third persons.

   3. Schedule 3

      Joint and joint and several attorneys.

10. Explanatory Note