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Definition in Statutory Guidance

of

Lasting power of attorney

from

Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice

Source

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mental-capacity-act-code-of-practice

A Power of Attorney created under the [Mental Capacity] Act (see Section 9(1)) appointing an attorney (or attorneys) to make decisions about the donor’s personal welfare (including healthcare) and/or deal with the donor’s property and affairs.

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