§58-3019. Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged power of attorney.
A. For purposes of this section and Section 20 of this act, “acknowledged” means purportedly verified before a notary public or other individual authorized to take acknowledgements. B. A person that in good faith accepts an acknowledged power of attorney without actual knowledge that the signature is not genuine may rely upon the presumption under […]
§58-3035. Claims and litigation.
Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to claims and litigation authorizes the agent to: 1. Assert and maintain before a court or administrative agency a claim, claim for relief, cause of action, counterclaim, offset, recoupment or defense, including an action to recover property […]
§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.
§58-1225. Inapplicability of law to certain transfers – Effect.
To the extent that the Oklahoma Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, by virtue of subsection B of Section 23 of this act, does not apply to transfers made in a manner prescribed in the Oklahoma Uniform Gifts to Minors Act or to the powers, duties, and immunities conferred by transfers in that manner upon custodians […]
§58-3008. Nomination of guardian – Relation of agent to court-appointed fiduciary.
A. In a power of attorney, a principal may nominate a guardian of the principal’s estate or guardian of the principal’s person for consideration by the court if protective proceedings for the principal’s estate or person are begun after the principal executes the power of attorney. Except for good cause shown or disqualification, the court […]