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Section 18-15-12. – Uniformity of application and construction.

§ 18-15-12. Uniformity of application and construction. This chapter shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make the law uniform with respect to the subject of this chapter among the states enacting it. History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 276, § 1.

Section 18-15-13. – Short title.

§ 18-15-13. Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Rhode Island Uniform Prudent Investor Act”. History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 276, § 1.

Section 18-16-1. – Use of statutory form.

§ 18-16-1. Use of statutory form. The statutory form of short form power of attorney, as set forth in § 18-16-2, may be used in the creation of a power of attorney for the purposes set forth in that section; and when used and created, shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of this […]

Section 18-16-2. – Statutory short form power of attorney.

§ 18-16-2. Statutory short form power of attorney. (a) The statutory short form power of attorney is as follows: SHORT FORM POWER OF ATTORNEYWARNING TO PERSON EXECUTING THIS DOCUMENT This is an important legal document which is authorized by the general laws of this state. The powers granted by this document are broad and sweeping. […]

Section 18-16-3. – Real estate transactions.

§ 18-16-3. Real estate transactions. (a) In a statutory short form power of attorney, the language conferring general authority with respect to real estate transactions shall be construed to mean that the principal authorizes the agent: (1) To accept as a gift, or as security for a loan, to reject, to demand, to buy, to […]

Section 18-16-4. – Chattel and goods transactions.

§ 18-16-4. Chattel and goods transactions. (a) In a statutory short form power of attorney, the language conferring general authority with respect to chattel and goods transactions shall be construed to mean that the principal authorizes the agent: (1) To accept as a gift, or as security for a loan, to reject, to demand, to […]

Section 18-16-5. – Bond, share and commodity transactions.

§ 18-16-5. Bond, share and commodity transactions. (a) In a statutory short form power of attorney, the language conferring general authority with respect to bond, share and commodity transactions shall be construed to mean that the principal authorizes the agent: (1) To accept as a gift, or as security for a loan, to reject, to […]

Section 18-16-6. – Banking transactions.

§ 18-16-6. Banking transactions. (a) In a statutory short form power of attorney, the language conferring general authority with respect to banking transactions shall be construed to mean that the principal authorizes the agent: (1) To continue, modify and terminate any deposit account or other banking arrangement made by or on behalf of the principal […]

Section 18-16-7. – Business operating transactions.

§ 18-16-7. Business operating transactions. (a) In a statutory short form power of attorney, the language conferring general authority with respect to business operating transactions shall be construed to mean that the principal authorizes the agent: (1) To the extent that an agent is permitted by law to act for a principal, to discharge and […]

Section 18-16-8. – Insurance transactions.

§ 18-16-8. Insurance transactions. (a) In a statutory short form of power of attorney, the language conferring general authority with respect to insurance transactions shall be construed to mean that the principal authorizes the agent: (1) To continue, pay the premium or assessment on, modify, rescind, release or terminate any contract of life, accident, health, […]