Part IVE+W+S Miscellaneous Reforms

Powers of attorneyS

71 Effect of mental incapacity on powers of attorney etc.S

(1)Any rule of law by which a factory and commission or power of attorney ceases to have effect in the event of the mental incapacity of the granter shall not apply to a factory and commission or power of attorney granted on or after the date on which this section comes into force.

(2)In subsection (1) above, “mental incapacity” means, in relation to a person, that he is incapable of managing his property and affairs by reason of mental disorder within the meaning of section 1 of the M1Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984.

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