If a power of attorney ceases to have effect according to its terms, the power of attorney is revoked.
Examples
1 If a general power of attorney is expressed to operate from 1 January 2006 to 25 January 2006, it is revoked at the end of that period.
2 If a general power of attorney is expressed to operate for the sale of a house, it is revoked once the sale is complete.
Note An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).