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CurrentPowers of attorney do not generally give authority to benefit attorneys
Chapter 4Operation of powers of attorney
Part 4.3Things attorneys can and cannot do
Division 4.3.1Things attorneys can and cannot do generally
34 Powers of attorney do not generally give authority to benefit attorneys
A power of attorney does not authorise an attorney to execute an assurance or other document, or do anything else, that would result in a benefit being given to the attorney unless the power of attorney expressly authorises the giving of a benefit of that kind to the attorney.
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