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Powers of Attorney Act 2014
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68 Maintenance of principal's dependants
(1) Subject to subsection (2), an attorney for financial matters under an enduring power of attorney may provide from the principal's property for the needs of a dependant of the principal, if the enduring power of attorney so provides.
(2) Unless the enduring power of attorney otherwise provides, a provision under subsection (1) must not be more than what is reasonable having regard to all the circumstances and, in particular, the principal's financial circumstances.