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POWERS OF ATTORNEY ACT 2014 - SECT 63 Duties of attorney

POWERS OF ATTORNEY ACT 2014 - SECT 63

Duties of attorney

    (1)     An attorney under an enduring power of attorney

        (a)     must act honestly, diligently and in good faith; and

        (b)     must exercise reasonable skill and care; and

        (c)     must not use the position for profit, unless permitted under section 70 ; and

S. 63(1)(d) amended by No. 64/2016 s. 9.

        (d)     must avoid acting where there is or may be a conflict of interest unless the attorney is authorised by the power, the principal or VCAT; and

        (e)     must not disclose confidential information gained as the attorney under the power unless authorised by the power or by law; and

        (f)     must keep accurate records and accounts as required by section 66.

    (2)     Nothing in this section is to be taken to affect any duty an attorney has at common law.