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KRS 457.255

Incorporation of authority

Known as the Uniform Power of Attorney Act

The act spans §§ 457–457 (49 sections).

Effective: July 15, 2020 History: Created 2020 Ky

(1) An agent has authority described in this section and KRS 457.245 and 457.265 to 457.400 if the power of attorney refers to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for the subjects stated in KRS 457.270 to 457.390 or cites the section in which the authority is described.

(2) A reference in a power of attorney to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for a subject in KRS 457.270 to 457.390 or a citation to a section of KRS 457.270 to 457.390 incorporates the entire section as if it were set out in full in the power of attorney.

(3) A principal may modify authority incorporated by reference.

Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.