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POWERS OF ATTORNEY ACT - SECT 6

Execution of instruments creating or revoking powers

    (1)     This section does not apply in respect of an instrument creating a power executed by a body corporate as a donor.

    (2)     Subject to this Act and any other law in force in the Territory, an instrument creating or revoking a power shall be signed by or by direction and in the presence of the donor of the power.

    (3)     An instrument creating or revoking a power shall be valid and effectual although not under seal.

    (4)     An instrument creating a power must be executed in the presence of and attested by:

        (a)     if the instrument is signed by the donor – a person mentioned in Schedule 2; or

        (b)     if the instrument is signed by direction of, and in the presence of, the donor – a person mentioned in Schedule 2 and another person.



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