Georgia Commons

Title 10. COMMERCE AND TRADE

Chapter 6B. GEORGIA POWER OF ATTORNEY

44 sections · 10-6B-1 to 10-6B-81

Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  1. 10-6B-1Short title.
  2. 10-6B-2Definitions.
  3. 10-6B-3Applicability.
  4. 10-6B-4Power of attorney is durable.
  5. 10-6B-5Execution of power of attorney.
  6. 10-6B-6Validity of power of attorney; effect of copy.
  7. 10-6B-7Controlling law.
  8. 10-6B-8Nomination of conservator; relationship of agent to court-appointed fiduciary; finding of incapacity.
  9. 10-6B-9When power of attorney effective.
  10. 10-6B-10Termination of power of attorney and agent’s authority; third-party reliance; filing notice of revocation with clerk.
  11. 10-6B-11Designation of coagents; role of successor agent; notification of violation.
  12. 10-6B-12Compensation.
  13. 10-6B-13Agent’s acceptance of appointment.
  14. 10-6B-14Duties of agents.
  15. 10-6B-15Waivers of agent liability.
  16. 10-6B-16Petition for construction of power of attorney or role of agent; reimbursement for fees and expenses.
  17. 10-6B-17Agent’s liability to principal.
  18. 10-6B-18Resignation of agent.
  19. 10-6B-19Acceptance of and reliance upon attested power of attorney; request for additional information.
  20. 10-6B-20Liability for refusal to accept power of attorney.
  21. 10-6B-21Principles of law and equity.
  22. 10-6B-22Laws applicable to financial institutions and entities.
  23. 10-6B-23Rights and remedies under other law.

Article 2. AUTHORITY OF AGENT

  1. 10-6B-40Agent authority that requires specific grant; granting of general authority; prohibited authorizations; petitions for authority.
  2. 10-6B-41References to general authority in powers of attorney; modifications.
  3. 10-6B-42Construction of authority of agent generally.
  4. 10-6B-43Real property.
  5. 10-6B-44Tangible personal property.
  6. 10-6B-45Stocks and bonds.
  7. 10-6B-46Commodities and options.
  8. 10-6B-47Banks and other financial institutions.
  9. 10-6B-48Operation of entity or business.
  10. 10-6B-49Insurance and annuities.
  11. 10-6B-50Estates, trusts, and other beneficial interests.
  12. 10-6B-51Claims and litigation.
  13. 10-6B-52Personal and family maintenance.
  14. 10-6B-53Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service.
  15. 10-6B-54Retirement plans.
  16. 10-6B-55Taxes.
  17. 10-6B-56Gifts.

Article 3. STATUTORY FORMS

  1. 10-6B-70Form power of attorney.
  2. 10-6B-71Optional form for agent certification of facts.

Article 4. OTHER STATUTORY PROVISIONS

  1. 10-6B-80Construction with federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
  2. 10-6B-81Application of Chapter 6B.