Mental Capacity Act 2005
2005 CHAPTER 9
Commentary on Sections
Part 1: Persons Who Lack Capacity
Powers of the court in relation to lasting powers of attorney
Section 23: Powers of court in relation to operation of lasting powers of attorney
83.This allows the court to decide questions about the meaning or effect of an LPA (or an instrument purporting to create an LPA) and to give directions to attorneys where the donor lacks capacity. The court may also give the attorney directions about producing reports, accounts, records and information and about his remuneration and expenses. The court has power to relieve a donee from some or all of the liabilities arising from a breach of duty (cf Enduring Powers of Attorney Act 1985, section 8(2)(f)). It may also authorise gifts beyond the scope of what is permitted by section 12(2) (for example, for tax planning purposes).
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