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31 How does enduring power of attorney operate while
principal has capacity?
(1) This section applies to an enduring power of attorney that operates
while the principal has decision-making capacity.
(2) While the principal has decision-making capacity, the power of
attorney operates as a general power of attorney in relation to property
matters.
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