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Section 1-351b. – Construction of authority, generally.

Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, by executing a power of attorney that incorporates by reference a subject described in sections 1-351c to 1-351p, inclusive, or that grants to an agent authority to perform all acts that a principal could perform pursuant to subsection (c) of section 1-351, a principal authorizes the agent, with […]

Section 1-352a. – Agent's certification.

The following optional form may be used by an agent to certify facts concerning a power of attorney. AGENT'S CERTIFICATION AS TO THEVALIDITY OF POWER OF ATTORNEYAND AGENT'S AUTHORITY State of ______________________________ County of ____________________________ I, _____________________ (Name of Agent), certify under penalty of false statement that ____________________ (Name of Principal) granted me authority as […]

Section 1-351c. – General authority with respect to real property.

Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to real property authorizes the agent to: (1) Demand, buy, lease, receive, accept as a gift or as security for an extension of credit or otherwise acquire or reject an interest in real property or a right […]

Section 1-353. – Uniformity of application and construction.

In applying and construing the provisions of sections 1-350 to 1-353b, inclusive, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among the states that enact it. (P.A. 15-240, S. 43; P.A. 16-40, S. 9.) History: P.A. 15-240 effective July 1, 2016; P.A. 16-40 changed […]

Section 1-351d. – General authority with respect to tangible personal property.

Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to tangible personal property authorizes the agent to: (1) Demand, buy, receive, accept as a gift or as security for an extension of credit or otherwise acquire or reject ownership or possession of tangible personal property or […]

Section 1-351e. – General authority with respect to stocks and bonds.

Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to stocks and bonds authorizes the agent to: (1) Buy, sell and exchange stocks and bonds; (2) Establish, continue, modify or terminate an account with respect to stocks and bonds; (3) Pledge stocks and bonds as security […]

Section 1-353b. – Effect on existing powers of attorney.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in sections 1-350 to 1-353b, inclusive, on and after October 1, 2016, said sections apply to: (1) A power of attorney created before, on, or after October 1, 2016; (2) A judicial proceeding concerning a power of attorney commenced on or after October 1, 2016; and (3) A judicial proceeding […]

Section 1-351f. – General authority with respect to commodities and options.

Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to commodities and options authorizes the agent to: (1) Buy, sell, exchange, assign, settle and exercise commodity futures contracts and call or put options on stocks or stock indexes traded on a regulated option exchange; and (2) […]