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HB 950 Uniform Power of Attorney Act; established.

Introduced by: Sal R. Iaquinto | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA). Establishes in the Code of Virginia the Uniform Act that was adopted by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws in 2006. The Act consists of default rules that can be modified if the principal desires. Powers of attorney will be durable unless drafted to expire upon a specified date or event. The UPPOA addresses creation and use, good faith reliance, limitations of agent's powers, refusal to recognize, judicial review, notification of resignation, and other matters. The Act contains an optional statutory form.


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