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CurrentResignation when principal has decision making capacity
Part 5Enduring powers of attorney—Ending
Division 4Resignation of attorney or alternative attorney when principal has decision making capacity
56 Resignation when principal has decision making capacity
(1)
An attorney or alternative attorney under an enduring power of attorney, who has power for a matter, may resign as attorney or alternative attorney for that matter at any time when the principal has decision making capacity for the matter.
S. 56(2) amended by No. 64/2016 s. 7.
(2)
On the resignation of the attorney or alternative attorney, the enduring power of attorney is revoked so far as it gives power to the attorney or alternative attorney for that matter.
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