11How should a non-enduring power of attorney be executed?

11 How should a non-enduring power of attorney be executed? (1) A non-enduring power of attorney may be executed— (a) by the principal signing the non-enduring power of attorney; or (b) by another person signing the non-enduring power of attorney, in the presence of and at the direction of the principal. (2) If a non-enduring power of attorney is executed by another person signing the non-enduring power of attorney in the presence of and at the direction of the principal— (a) 2 other persons must be present and witness the person signing the non-enduring power of attorney; and (b) the other persons must sign the non-enduring power of attorney. S. 11(3) inserted by No. 11/2021 s. 91. (3) For the purposes of this section, a non-enduring power of attorney may be executed by using the remote witnessing procedure and is a valid non-enduring power of attorney. S. 11(4) inserted by No. 11/2021 s. 91. (4) For the purposes of this section, a signature may be an electronic signature if the remote witnessing procedure is used. S. 11(5) inserted by No. 11/2021 s. 91. (5) For the purposes of this section "in the presence of" includes being present by audio visual link in accordance with the remote witnessing procedure.