SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1Lasting powers of attorney: formalities

Part 3Cancellation of registration and notification of severance

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1

Sub-paragraph (2) applies if the court determines under section 23(1) that a lasting power of attorney contains a provision which—

a

is ineffective as part of a lasting power of attorney, or

b

prevents the instrument from operating as a valid lasting power of attorney.

2

The court must—

a

notify the Public Guardian that it has severed the provision, or

b

direct him to cancel the registration of the instrument as a lasting power of attorney.