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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
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(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.