7 Execution of instruments etc. by donee of power of attorney.
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If the donee of a power of attorney is an individual, he may, if he thinks fit—
a
execute any instrument with his own signature, and
b
do any other thing in his own name,
by the authority of the donor of the power; and any F4instrument executed or thing done in that manner shall, subject to subsection (1A) of this section, be as effective as if executed by the donee in any manner which would constitute due execution of that instrument by the donor or, as the case may be, as if done by the donee in the name of the donor.
F51A
Where an instrument is executed by the donee as a deed, it shall be as effective as if executed by the donee in a manner which would constitute due execution of it as a deed by the donor only if it is executed in accordance with section 1(3)(a) of the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989.
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This section applies whenever the power of attorney was created.