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General Power of Attorney
Appoint someone you trust to handle your affairs, with clear limits and an end date.
Quick answer
A general power of attorney is a written agreement used by people working abroad, older parents, business owners travelling in South Africa. This template covers principal and agent details, listed powers, excluded acts, end date and cancellation and more, drafted with POPIA, the CPA and the ECT Act in mind.
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What's inside
- 01Principal and agent details
- 02Listed powers
- 03Excluded acts
- 04End date and cancellation
- 05Ends on incapacity or death
- 06Two witnesses
Good to know
Does a power of attorney survive if I lose mental capacity?+
No. In South Africa a power of attorney ends if the principal becomes mentally incapacitated, and on death. A curator or the Master's office then becomes involved.
Can I use this to sell my house?+
No. Transferring property needs a special power of attorney prepared by a conveyancer.
What is a power of attorney?+
A power of attorney is a written document in which you authorise someone to act for you legally.
Does a power of attorney stay valid if I lose mental capacity?+
No. In South Africa, a power of attorney ends if you become mentally incapacitated. South Africa has no enduring power of attorney.
What is the difference between a general and special power of attorney?+
A general power of attorney covers a wide range of acts; a special power of attorney covers one specific act, such as selling a car or transferring property.
Is this legal advice?+
No. It's a professionally structured starting point. For high-value or unusual deals, have an attorney review your completed document.
