§58-3020. Liability for refusal to accept acknowledged power of attorney.
A. Except as otherwise provided in subsection B of this section: 1. A person shall either accept an acknowledged power of attorney or request a certification, a translation or an opinion of counsel under subsection D of Section 19 of this act no later than seven (7) business days after presentation of the power of […]
§58-3036. Personal and family maintenance.
A. Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to personal and family maintenance authorizes the agent to: 1. Perform the acts necessary to maintain the customary standard of living of the principal, the principal’s spouse and the following individuals, whether living when the power […]
§58-3021. Principles of law and equity.
Unless displaced by a provision of this act, the principles of law and equity supplement this act. Added by Laws 2021, c. 332, § 21, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
§58-3037. Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service.
A. In this section, “benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service” means any benefit, program or assistance provided under a statute or regulation including Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. B. Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to benefits from governmental programs […]
§58-3022. Laws applicable to financial institutions and entities.
This act does not supersede any other law applicable to financial institutions or other entities, and the other law controls if inconsistent with this act. Added by Laws 2021, c. 332, § 22, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
§58-3023. Remedies under other law.
The remedies under this act are not exclusive and do not abrogate any right or remedy under the law of this state other than this act. Added by Laws 2021, c. 332, § 23, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.
§58-3024. Authority that requires specific grant – Grant of general authority.
A. An agent under a power of attorney may do the following on behalf of the principal or with the principal’s property only if the power of attorney expressly grants the agent the authority and exercise of the authority is not otherwise prohibited by another agreement or instrument to which the authority or property is […]
§58-3025. Incorporation of authority.
A. An agent has authority described in this act if the power of attorney refers to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for the subjects stated in Sections 27 through 40 of this act or cites the section in which the authority is described. B. A reference in a power of attorney to […]
§58-3026. Construction of authority generally.
Except as otherwise provided in the power of attorney, by executing a power of attorney that incorporates by reference a subject described in Sections 27 through 40 of this act or that grants to an agent authority to do all acts that a principal could do pursuant to subsection C of Section 24 of this […]
§58-3027. 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 […]