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CurrentEnduring power of attorney sometimes revoked by end of marriage, civil union or civil partnership
Chapter 4Operation of powers of attorney
Part 4.5If attorneys do not comply with Act
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.
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