10Requirements for other instruments

10 Requirements for other instruments

[Section 10 Substituted by No. 14 of 2008, s. 6, Applied:13 Jun 2008]

(1)  Subject to this section, section 9 applies as far as relevant –

(a) to an instrument that refers to a power of attorney, other than an instrument referred to in section 32A ; and

(b) to an annexure to such an instrument.

(2)  An instrument that refers to a power of attorney, including an instrument referred to in section 32A , must clearly identify the power of attorney by reference to –

(a) the name of the donor; and

(b) the name of the attorney; and

(c) the date on which it was executed; and

(d) the distinctive number or other means of identification given under section 12(2) .

(3)  Where an instrument that refers to a power of attorney is required to be signed by the donor, it is sufficient if it is signed by the donor's personal representative with a statement as to how and in what capacity he or she has been appointed to act.