58-651 Definitions.
58-651. Definitions. As used in the Kansas power of attorney act: (a) “Attorney in fact” means an individual, corporation or other legal entity appointed to act as agent of a principal in a written power of attorney. (b) “Court” means the district court. (c) “Disabled” means a person who is wholly or partially disabled as […]
58-652 Effectiveness of power of attorney; recording; revocation; attorney in fact.
58-652. Effectiveness of power of attorney; recording; revocation; attorney in fact. (a) The authority granted by a principal to an attorney in fact in a written power of attorney is not terminated in the event the principal becomes wholly or partially disabled or in the event of later uncertainty as to whether the principal is […]
58-653 Appointment of multiple attorneys in fact; qualifications; persons disqualified.
58-653. Appointment of multiple attorneys in fact; qualifications; persons disqualified. (a) A principal may appoint more than one attorney in fact in one or more powers of attorney and may provide that the authority conferred on two or more attorneys in fact shall or may be exercised either jointly or severally or in a manner, […]
58-654 General powers.
58-654. General powers. (a) A principal may delegate to an attorney in fact in a power of attorney general powers to act in a fiduciary capacity on the principal’s behalf with respect to all lawful subjects and purposes or with respect to one or more express subjects or purposes. A power of attorney with general […]
58-655 Indication of capacity as attorney in fact; property and accounts separate.
58-655. Indication of capacity as attorney in fact; property and accounts separate. (a) An attorney in fact acting for the principal under a power of attorney shall clearly indicate the attorney in fact’s capacity and shall keep the principal’s property and accounts separate and distinct from all other property and accounts in a manner to […]
58-656 Duties of attorney in fact; relation of attorney in fact to court-appointed fiduciary; death of principal.
58-656. Duties of attorney in fact; relation of attorney in fact to court-appointed fiduciary; death of principal. (a) An attorney in fact who elects to act under a power of attorney is under a duty to act in the interest of the principal and to avoid conflicts of interest that impair the ability of the […]
58-657 Modification, termination or suspension of power of attorney; successor attorney; resignation of attorney.
58-657. Modification, termination or suspension of power of attorney; successor attorney; resignation of attorney. (a) As between the principal and attorney in fact or successor attorney in fact, and any agents appointed by either of them, unless the power of attorney is coupled with an interest, the authority granted in a power of attorney shall […]
58-658 Exemption of third persons from liability.
58-658. Exemption of third persons from liability. (a) A third person, who is acting in good faith, without liability to the principal or the principal’s successors in interest, may rely and act on any power of attorney executed by the principal and acknowledged in the manner prescribed by K.S.A. 53-501 et seq., and amendments thereto. […]
58-659 Termination of power of attorney; liability between principal and third persons.
58-659. Termination of power of attorney; liability between principal and third persons. (a) As between the principal and third persons, the authority granted in a power of attorney shall terminate on the date of termination, if any, set out in the power of attorney or on the date when the third person acquires actual knowledge […]
58-660 Delegation of powers; successor attorneys in fact; court appointments.
58-660. Delegation of powers; successor attorneys in fact; court appointments. (a) If the principal has expressly authorized such delegation pursuant to subsection (f) of K.S.A. 58-654, and amendments thereto, an attorney in fact or successor from time to time may revocably delegate any or all of the powers granted in a durable power of attorney […]