SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1Lasting powers of attorney: formalities

Part 1Making instruments

General requirements as to making instruments

1

1

An instrument is not made in accordance with this Schedule unless—

a

it is in the prescribed form,

b

it complies with paragraph 2, and

c

any prescribed requirements in connection with its execution are satisfied.

2

Regulations may make different provision according to whether—

a

the instrument relates to personal welfare or to property and affairs (or to both);

b

only one or more than one donee is to be appointed (and if more than one, whether jointly or jointly and severally).

3

In this Schedule—

a

prescribed” means prescribed by regulations, and

b

regulations” means regulations made for the purposes of this Schedule by the Lord Chancellor.