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- Long title
- An Act to make new provision in relation to powers of attorney and the delegation by trustees of their trusts, powers and discretions.
- Citation
- 1971 c. 27
- Territorial extent
- section 3: United Kingdom rest of act: England and Wales
- Royal assent
- 12 May 1971
- Commencement
- 1 October 1971
- Amends
- Trustee Act 1925 Law of Property Act 1925 Supreme Court of Judicature (Consolidation) Act 1925 Administration of Justice Act 1956
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- Powers of attorney
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Power of attorney
A power of attorney (POA) or letter of attorney is a written authorization to represent or act on another's behalf in private affairs (which may be financial or regarding health and welfare), business, or some other legal matter. The person authorizing the other to act is the principal, grantor, or donor (of the power). The one authorized to act is the agent, attorney, or in some common law jurisdictions, the attorney-in-fact.