SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Lasting powers of attorney: formalities

Part 2Registration

Objection by donor

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1

This paragraph applies if the donor—

a

is notified under paragraph 7 of an application for the registration of an instrument; and

b

before the end of the prescribed period, gives notice to the Public Guardian of an objection to the registration.

2

The Public Guardian must not register the instrument unless the court, on the application of a person appointed as attorney or replacement attorney—

a

is satisfied that the donor lacks capacity to object to the registration; and

b

directs the Public Guardian to register the instrument.