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HB 1954 Uniform Power of Attorney Act; recovery of attorney fees.

Introduced by: Jeffrey L. Campbell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Uniform Power of Attorney Act; breach of fiduciary duty; recovery of attorney fees. Provides that in a judicial proceeding brought under the Uniform Power of Attorney Act commenced on or after July 1, 2019, if the court finds that the agent breached his fiduciary duty, the court may award costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, to be paid by the agent found in violation.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Uniform Power of Attorney Act; breach of fiduciary duty; recovery of attorney fees. Provides that in a judicial proceeding involving a claim for breach of fiduciary duty against an agent brought under the Uniform Power of Attorney Act commenced on or after July 1, 2019, the court may award costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, to any party, to be paid by another party or from the principal's property.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Uniform Power of Attorney Act; recovery of attorney fees. Provides that in a judicial proceeding brought under the Uniform Power of Attorney Act commenced on or after July 1, 2019, the court may award costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, to any party, to be paid by another party or from the principal's property.