Powers of Attorney Act 2006
14Limit on s 13 power to appoint attorneys—enduring
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14 Limit on s 13 power to appoint attorneys—enduring (1) Under section 13, a principal must not, in an enduring power of attorney, appoint as an attorney for a property matter— (a) a corporation other than— (i) the public trustee and guardian; or
What the principal needs to do Part 3.1 (ii) a trustee company under the Trustee Companies Act 1947; or (b) a person who is bankrupt or personally insolvent. (2) Under section 13, a principal must not, in an enduring power of attorney, appoint a corporation, other than the public trustee and guardian, as an attorney for a personal care matter, health care matter or medical research matter. (3) A person for whom a guardian or manager is appointed under the Guardianship and Management of Property Act 1991 cannot make an enduring power of attorney unless the ACAT approves the provisions of the power.