Section 19 — Property Law Act 2007: Powers of attorney

19 Powers of attorney (1) Anything done by or to an attorney on behalf of the donor of a power of attorney has the same effect as if it had been done by or to the donor if— (a) it is within the attorney’s powers; and (b) it is done while the power of attorney is in force. (2) Subsection (1) applies subject to subsection (3) and section 12 . (3) An instrument executed by an attorney on behalf of the donor of a power of attorney must— (a) be made in the name of the donor; and (b) state that it is being executed on the donor’s behalf by the donor’s attorney; and (c) otherwise be executed by the attorney in the same manner as would be required if the attorney were a party to the instrument. Compare: 1952 No 51 s 134