Statutory Instrument 1987 No. 1627 (N.I. 16)

The Enduring Powers of Attorney (Northern Ireland) Order 1987

(The document as of February, 2008)

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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS

1987 No. 1627 (N.I. 16)

NORTHERN IRELAND

The Enduring Powers of Attorney (Northern Ireland) Order 1987

Made	15th September 1987

Coming into Operation in accordance with Article 1

ARRANGEMENT OF ORDER

Introductory
Article
1.	Title and commencement.
2.	Interpretation.
Enduring powers of attorney
3.	Enduring power of attorney to survive mental incapacity of donor.
4.	Characteristics of an enduring power.
5.	Scope of authority etc. of attorney under enduring power.
Action on actual or impending incapacity of donor
6.	Duties of attorney in event of actual or impending incapacity of donor.
7.	Functions of court prior to registration.
8.	Functions of court on application for registration.
Legal position after registration
9.	Effect and proof of registration, etc.
10.	Functions of court with respect to registered power.
Protection of attorney and third parties
11.	Protection of attorney and third persons where power invalid or revoked.
Supplementary
12.	Application of Mental Health Order provisions.
13.	Application to joint and joint and several attorneys.
14.	Power to modify pre-registration requirements in certain cases.

SCHEDULES:
	Schedule 1	Notification prior to registration.
	Schedule 2	Further protection of attorney and third persons.
	Schedule 3	Joint and joint and several attorneys.

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