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CurrentFormal requirements for powers of attorney
Chapter 3How to appoint an attorney
Part 3.2Technical requirements
19 Formal requirements for powers of attorney
(1)
A power of attorney must be signed—
(a)
by the principal; or
(b)
by the direction, and in the presence, of the principal, by someone eligible to sign for the principal.
Note
See s 20 for who is eligible to sign for the principal.
(2)
The power of attorney must—
(a)
be signed and dated by 2 adult witnesses in the presence of the principal and each other; and
(b)
contain a certificate signed by each witness in accordance with section 22.
Note
Section 21 sets out who can be a witness to a power of attorney.
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