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CurrentPowers of attorney
Chapter 2Powers of attorney other than enduring powers of attorney
Part 1Introduction
8 Powers of attorney
By a general power of attorney made under this Act, a person (principal) may—
(a)
authorise 1 or more other persons (attorneys) to do for the principal anything (other than exercise power for a personal matter) that the principal can lawfully do by an attorney; and
Note—
Only an attorney under an enduring power of attorney may exercise power for a personal matter for a principal.
(b)
provide terms or information about exercising the power.
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