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Powers of Attorney Act 2003

10Prescribed power of attorney does not confer authority to act as trustee

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(cf 1919 No 6, s 163B (2) (a))

A prescribed power of attorney does not confer authority to exercise any function as a trustee that is conferred or imposed on the principal.

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