Power Of Authority Letter Template for England and Wales

Powers of Attorney Act 1971: Primary legislation governing the creation and execution of general powers of attorney, establishing basic requirements for validity

Mental Capacity Act 2005: Key legislation for Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), particularly relevant when considering potential future loss of mental capacity of the donor

Trustee Act 2000: Legislation setting out duties and standards expected of trustees, relevant if the attorney will be handling trust matters

Office of the Public Guardian Regulations: Regulatory framework overseeing power of attorney registration, compliance with prescribed forms and procedures

Land Registry Requirements: Specific requirements and forms needed for powers of attorney involving real estate transactions

Common Law Agency Principles: Fundamental legal principles governing the relationship between the donor and attorney as principal and agent

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant legislation when the power of attorney involves financial decisions or transactions

Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal information in the context of power of attorney