Chapter

UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT

S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-1— Definitions
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-2— Applicability
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-3— Durable power of attorney
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-4— Execution of power of attorney
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-4.1— Notary exception--Vehicle title transfers to insurers
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-5— Validity of power of attorney
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-6— Meaning and effect of power of attorney
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-7— Nomination of conservator or guardian--Relation of agent to court-appointed fiduciary
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-8— When power of attorney is effective
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-9— Termination of power of attorney or agent's authority
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-10— Coagents and successor agents
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-11— Reimbursement and compensation of agent
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-12— Agent's acceptance
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-13— Agent's duties
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-14— Exoneration of agent
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-15— Judicial relief
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-16— Agent's liability
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-17— Agent's resignation--Notice
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-18— Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged power of attorney
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-19— Liability for refusal to accept acknowledged power of attorney
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-20— Principles of law and equity
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-21— Laws applicable to financial institutions and entities
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-22— Remedies under other law
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-23— Authority that requires specific grant--Grant of general authority
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-24— Incorporation of authority
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-25— Construction of authority generally
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-26— Real property
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-27— Tangible personal property
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-28— Stocks and bonds
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-29— Commodities and options
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-30— Banks and other financial institutions
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-31— Operation of entity or business
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-32— Insurance and annuities
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-33— Estates, trusts, and other beneficial interests
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-34— Claims and litigation
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-35— Personal and family maintenance
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-36— Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-37— Retirement plans
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-38— Taxes
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-39— Gifts
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-40— Effect on existing powers of attorney
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-41— Statutory form--Power of attorney
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-42— Statutory form--Agent's certification
S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-43— Statutory form--Revocation