56Revocation of power of attorney according to its terms

56 Revocation of power of attorney according to its terms If a power of attorney ceases to have effect according to its terms, the power of attorney is revoked. 1 If a general power of attorney is expressed to operate from 1 January 2006 to 25 January 2006, it is revoked at the end of that period. 2 If a general power of attorney is expressed to operate for the sale of a house, it is revoked once the sale is complete. 57 Principal’s impaired decision-making capacity—general power of attorney If the principal for a general power of attorney becomes a person with impaired decision-making capacity, the power of attorney is revoked. Note A person must not be taken to have impaired decision-making capacity only because of certain attributes or behaviours (see s 91).