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CurrentResignation
Chapter 3Enduring documents
Part 5Revoking an enduring document
Division 3Revocation by attorney
55 Resignation
If an attorney resigns as attorney for a matter, the enduring document is revoked to the extent it gives power to the attorney for the matter.
Note—
An attorney may resign by signed notice to the principal if the principal has capacity for the matter (section 72 (Resignation of attorney)) or otherwise with the court’s leave (section 82 (Resignation of attorney while principal has impaired capacity)).
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