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26 March 2009
Issue: 7362 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , Mental health
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Enduring Powers of Attorney

Re J (enduring power of attorney) [2009] EWHC 436 (Ch), [2009] All ER (D) 150 (Mar)

Mr Justice Lewison gives detailed guidance on the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which came into force on 1 October 2007 and held that para 20 of Sch 4 is engaged where an enduring power purports to appoint successive attorneys; it is important that the power makes clear whether, while they are acting, the attorneys are to act jointly, or jointly and severally.

 

Issue: 7362 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , Mental health
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

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