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Court entitled to investigate exercise of powers under enduring power of attorney
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High Court directs that an attorney appointed under an enduring power of attorney furnish a report from her accountant as to certain matters relating to the donor's property and affairs, following an application by the donor's children from a previous marriage, on the grounds that it was appropriate for the court to inquire or investigate under certain circumstances.
Enduring power of attorney - Powers of Attorney Act, 1996 - extent to which appointed attorney might be supervised by the court - power executed in 2007 in favour of wife and daughter - application by children of donor from prior marriage for directions, orders, accounts and personal care decisions - whether attorney was agent or trustee - wardship - duty to keep and file accounts - supervisory power of High Court - s 12, 1996 Act - power to scrutinise - circumstances under which court would be required to intervene - matters requiring further inquiry or investigation.
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