Powers of attorney / Trevor M. Aldridge, MA (Cantab) QC (Hon), Solicitor, Geoffrey A. Shindler, OBE, MA LLM (Cantab), TEP, Susan E. Sherry, LLB (Hons), TEP.
Preface -- Table of cases -- Table of statutes -- Table of statutory instruments -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Scope of power -- 3. Donor -- 4. Attorney -- 5. Contents of power -- 6. Form of power -- 7. Duration of power -- 8. Exercising a power -- 9. Duties of donor -- 10. Duties of attorney -- 11. Protection of attorney -- 12. Position of third parties -- 13. Trustees -- 14. Registering lasting powers of attorney -- 15. Enduring powers of attorney -- 16. Filed powers -- 17. Land -- 18. Grants of representation -- 19. Companies -- Appendix 1. Relevant Acts -- Appendix 2. Relevant statutory instruments -- Appendix 3. Forms of document -- Appendix 4. Clauses for ordinary powers of attorney -- Appendix 5. Lasting powers of attorney -- Appendix 6. Enduring powers of attorney -- Appendix 7. Public guardian practice note -- Index.
Summary:
"Powers of Attorney is the definitive work providing clear guidance on the creation, interpretation and use of powers of attorney. Written in a succinct and straightforward manner, it provides everything needed to operate effectively in this area of the law. Beginning with an explanation of the scope of powers of attorney, it goes on to examine the duties of the parties involved, before looking at specific situations in which powers of attorney can be used. The new 11th edition has been updated throughout to reflect recent developments in legislation and case law."--Publisher's website.
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