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§ 28-68-202. Incorporation of authority

(a) An agent has authority described in this subchapter if the power of attorney refers to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for the subjects stated in §§ 28-68-204 — 28-68-217 or cites the section in which the authority is described. (b) A reference in a power of attorney to general authority with […]

§ 28-68-203. 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 §§ 28-68-204 — 28-68-217 or that grants to an agent authority to do all acts that a principal could do pursuant to § 28-68-201(c), a principal authorizes the agent, with respect to […]

§ 28-68-204. 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 […]

§ 28-68-205. 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 […]

§ 28-68-206. 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 […]

§ 28-68-207. 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) […]

§ 28-68-208. Banks and other financial institutions

Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to banks and other financial institutions authorizes the agent to: (1) continue, modify, and terminate an account or other banking arrangement made by or on behalf of the principal; (2) establish, modify, and terminate an account or […]

§ 28-68-209. Operation of entity or business

Subject to the terms of a document or an agreement governing an entity or an entity ownership interest, and unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to operation of an entity or business authorizes the agent to: (1) operate, buy, sell, enlarge, reduce, or […]

§ 28-68-210. Insurance and annuities

Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to insurance and annuities authorizes the agent to: (1) continue, pay the premium or make a contribution on, modify, exchange, rescind, release, or terminate a contract procured by or on behalf of the principal which insures or […]

§ 28-68-211. Estates, trusts, and other beneficial interests

(a) In this section, “estate, trust, or other beneficial interest” means a trust, probate estate, guardianship, conservatorship, escrow, or custodianship or a fund from which the principal is, may become, or claims to be, entitled to a share or payment. (b) Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting […]

§ 28-68-212. 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 […]

§ 28-68-213. 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 […]

§ 28-68-214. 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 […]

§ 28-68-215. Retirement plans

(a) In this section, “retirement plan” means a plan or account created by an employer, the principal, or another individual to provide retirement benefits or deferred compensation of which the principal is a participant, beneficiary, or owner, including a plan or account under the following sections of the Internal Revenue Code: (1) an individual retirement […]

§ 28-68-216. Taxes

Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to taxes authorizes the agent to: (1) prepare, sign, and file federal, state, local, and foreign income, gift, payroll, property, Federal Insurance Contributions Act, and other tax returns, claims for refunds, requests for extension of time, petitions […]

§ 28-68-217. Gifts

(a) In this section, a gift “for the benefit of” a person includes a gift to a trust, an account under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, and a tuition savings account or prepaid tuition plan as defined under Internal Revenue Code Section 529, 26 U.S.C. Section 529, as it existed on January 1, 2011. […]