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Powers of Attorney Act 1998
sec.55Resignation
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### sec.55 Resignation
If an attorney resigns as attorney for a matter, the enduring document is revoked to the extent it gives power to the attorney for the matter.
An attorney may resign by signed notice to the principal if the principal has capacity for the matter ( section 72 (Resignation of attorney)) or otherwise with the court’s leave ( section 82 (Resignation of attorney while principal has impaired capacity)).