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Powers of Attorney Act 2006
27If multiple attorneys cannot exercise power unanimously
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27 If multiple attorneys cannot exercise power unanimously
(a) 2 or more attorneys are authorised under an enduring power of
attorney by a principal in relation to a matter; and
(b) the power of attorney does not state how they are to share a
power given to them; and
(c) the principal has impaired decision-making capacity; and
(d) it is impracticable or impossible for the attorneys to exercise the
power unanimously.
(2) One or more of the attorneys, or another interested person in relation
to the power of attorney, may apply to the ACAT for directions or an
order.
interested person—see section 74.