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How long is an ordinary power of attorney valid for?

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An Ordinary power of attorney gives the attorney the power to deal with the donor’s financial affairs. It can be as wide reaching or as limited as the donor wishes, including being limited as to time by stating its Duration. An ordinary power of attorney will be automatically revoked by the mental Incapacity of the donor (see Practice Note: Ordinary powers of attorney).

Ordinary powers of attorney are governed by the Powers of Attorney Act 1971 (PAA 1971) as to, for instance, their execution and revocability. However, in respect of some matters, such as capacity, the rules relating to

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What does Ordinary power of attorney mean?

A legal document enabling the donor to appoint one or more attorney or donee to make decisions on their behalf in respect of their property and financial affairs. An ordinary power of attorney will be automatically revoked by the mental incapacity of the donor and is distinguishable from an EPA or a financial LPA in this respect.

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