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59 Enduring power of attorney sometimes revoked by end of
marriage, civil union or civil partnership
(1) This section applies to an enduring power of attorney if—
(a) a person is appointed as attorney under the power of attorney;
and
(b) at that time or later, the principal is married to, or in a civil union
or civil partnership with, the attorney; and
(c) the marriage, civil union or civil partnership ends.
(2) The enduring power of attorney is revoked in relation to the attorney.