When does the Power of Attorney come into effect
No instrument purporting to create a power of attorney shall have any validity to create such power within West Malaysia until a true copy of the instrument has been deposited in the Registry of the High Court of Malaya. Powers of Attorney Act 1949 (Malaysia) s 4(1).
Before the Registry of the High Court accepts the instrument for registration, the instrument must be stamped. The stamp duty is Ringgit Malaysia Ten. Stamp Act 1949 (Malaysia) First Schedule Item 59.
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Powers of Attorney - Step by Step Guide & Precedents
by By Lawyers For Lawyers author - C M Teng
Overview
This guide provides comprehensive direction on executing a valid Power of Attorney throughout Malaysia, including separate guidance for Western Malaysia.
The commentary includes hyperlinks to relevant legislation and covers all issues likely to arise in general practice, including;
- Getting the matter underway
- Power of Attorney precedents
- Certificate of Authentication
- Revocation
- Finalisation
The supplied precedents enable you to produce the desired result time effectively and easily.