Aldridge: Powers of Attorney, 12th Edition | 2022*

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Aldridge: Powers of Attorney is the authoritative resource on this topic, offering clear and practical guidance on the creation, interpretation, and application of powers of attorney. Written in a concise and accessible manner, it provides all the essential information needed to navigate this intricate area of law effectively. The book begins by outlining the various types of powers of attorney, then explores the capacity and responsibilities of the parties involved, before addressing specific scenarios in which these powers may be utilized.

Key Features of Aldridge: Powers of Attorney, 12th Edition | 2022 :

• Explores the various types of powers of attorney, their scope, and the capacity requirements for both the donor and the attorney. It also reviews the content, format, duration, and execution of these powers.
• Analyzes the responsibilities of both the donor and the attorney, alongside the protections available to the attorney. It further considers the role of third parties dealing with an attorney and trustees exercising statutory delegation powers.
• Addresses lasting powers of attorney and enduring powers of attorney (the latter of which can no longer be created but remain valid if granted before October 1, 2007).
• Discusses government proposals for revising the process of creating and registering lasting powers of attorney, including the potential for digitally generated documents.
• Examines the use of powers of attorney in specific contexts, such as land transactions, grants of representation, and corporate matters.
• Provides guidance on drafting considerations.
• Includes forms and templates for powers of attorney and related documents.
• Compiles relevant primary and secondary legislation for easy reference.
• Regularly updated to reflect the latest changes in legislation and case law.

Table of Contents of Aldridge: Powers of Attorney, 12th Edition | 2022 :

1.    Introduction
2.    Scope of Power
3.    Donor
4.    Attorney
5.    Contents of Power
6.    Form of Power
7.    Duration of Power
8.    Exercising a Power
9.    Duties of Donor
10.    Duties of Attorney
11.    Protection of Attorney
12.    Position of Third Parties
13.    Trustees
14.    Registering Lasting Powers of Attorney
15.    Practical Points on the Use of Lasting Powers of Attorney
16.    Enduring Powers of Attorney
17.    Filed Powers
18.    Land
19.    Grants of Representation
20.    Companies
•    Appendix 1. Relevant Acts
•    Appendix 2. Relevant Statutory Instruments
•    Appendix 3. Forms of Document
•    Appendix 4. Clauses for Ordinary Powers of Attorney
•    Appendix 5. Lasting Powers of Attorney
•    Appendix 6. Enduring Powers of Attorney
•    Appendix 7. Public Guardian Practice Note